Senior Human Resource Manager

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. Own payroll end-to-end across four entities .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSenior💰 A$100,000 - A$130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and maintaining HRIS data integrity. Proficient in automating manual tasks and coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes effectively.

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Payroll ManagementEmployment ComplianceProcess DocumentationHRIS Data QualityAutomation Tools

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Hard Skills

Payroll SystemsHRIS PlatformsProcess AutomationData ReportingPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear Written CommunicationGood JudgementTime Management

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRRipplingDeelGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365AtlassianSlackZapierClaudeChatGPT

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Permanent Work Rights

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceOnboardingOffboardingEmployee RelationsCompensation Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own payroll end-to-end across four entities
Manage payroll cut-offs and process starters, leavers, and role changes
Answer payroll questions and resolve issues before the next payroll run
Run onboarding for every new starter, including sourcing and provisioning laptops and equipment and ensuring day-one access
Run offboarding, including equipment recovery, access removal, and final pay
Keep performance cycles, engagement surveys, compensation reviews, and levelling calibrations on schedule
Maintain HRIS data quality and reporting
Document processes
Identify recurring manual tasks and automate them
Maintain and update HR policies across all regions
Coordinate on-sites and People programs
Work with Finance on reconciliations and support managers with performance management and employee relations processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of employment compliance in more than one jurisdiction
Track record of building and documenting processes that scale
Strong attention to detail, especially where pay and compliance are involved
Confidence working with Finance on reconciliations
Clear written communication and good judgement on when to escalate
Ability to manage competing deadlines without dropping the details
Experience with BambooHR, Rippling, Deel or similar is nice to have
Experience using AI or automation tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Zapier or Make is nice to have
Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll systems across multiple countries, Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, Atlassian, Slack, spreadsheet tools, and documentation or knowledge management tools
Full permanent work rights required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, performance-based remuneration
Equity options
20 days paid annual leave
Sick, carer’s, and compassionate leave
Parental leave — 16 weeks for primary and 6 weeks for secondary carers, including adoption and stillbirth support
Learning & Development — professional growth budget and transparent career plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling, mental health support, and life resources
Laptop and home office setup budget
Flexible work — hybrid rhythm, with 2 to 3 days in office depending on the role, 2 WFH each week, with flexibility to work from anywhere for several weeks a year
Weekly catered lunches
Global offsites
“Life Story” sessions
Sydney HQ perks — rooftop garden, wellness centre, showers, and cycle storage in Haymarket