Australia Payroll || Australian Payroll

Assistant Manager | Tax – Business Process Solution | Payroll

• Location: Bangalore

The team

Business Process Solutions helps businesses manage their essential operational finance, HR, payroll & industry processes by leveraging experienced professionals who provide advice and practical support through a mix of outsourcing, contract personnel, co-sourcing, and project-related services Learn more about our Tax Practice.

Your work profile

As an Assistant Manager – Payroll & Compliance, you will be responsible for end-to-end service delivery to clients, establishing and streamlining operational processes, managing end-to-end Australian payroll operations in alignment with local legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and internal governance standards. ensuring statutory compliance, handling audits, and driving process improvements. You will act as a key stakeholder between HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Payroll Administration

• Process end-to-end payroll for Australian employees (weekly/fortnightly/monthly based on business requirement).
• Ensure accurate handling of new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation updates, allowances, deductions, and adjustments.
• Interpret Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements including overtime, penalty rates, shift loadings, RDOs, and leave entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory components such as:
• Single Touch Payroll (STP – Phase 2) reporting
• PAYG withholding
• Superannuation (SG contributions, choice of fund)
• State-based payroll tax
• Workcover & Long Service Leave

Controls, Compliance & Reporting

• Perform end-to-end payroll reconciliations (gross-to-net, GL, super, payroll tax).
• Prepare and support statutory filings and annual processes including EOFY reconciliation and income statement finalization.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external/internal audits.
• Ensure adherence to data protection, compliance, and risk mitigation standards.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to payroll queries from employees, Finance, and external partners.
• Maintain SLA compliance and deliver high-quality employee experience.
• Partner with HRIS/IT for system issues, integrations, and change requests.

Process Improvements & Projects

• Identify and implement process simplification, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Create and maintain SOPs, process maps, and knowledge documents.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and compliance updates.

Key skills required:

• 5 to 10 Years total payroll experience with minimum 3 years in Australian payroll, including team management or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong expertise in Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience with Modern Awards and EA interpretation.
• Good understanding of superannuation, ETP, termination calculations, and leave frameworks.
• Ability to work in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, HR, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications in AU payroll (APA or similar) preferred but not mandatory.
• Work Location: Bangalore