ANZ Country Payroll Manager

Allianz Group is a trusted insurance and asset management company focused on employee empowerment and inclusive workplace culture. The Country Payroll Manager role is a 24-month fixed-term position responsible for leading payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. This position emphasizes operational excellence, compliance leadership, and continuous improvement, aiming to enhance payroll and benefits practices within a global organization. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure efficient payroll processing and compliance with local legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and oversee New Zealand.
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing and benefits.
• Act as the key escalation point for payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Maintain governance, audit readiness, and data integrity frameworks.
• Drive enhancements in payroll systems to improve efficiency.
• Deliver payroll analytics and monitor KPIs for business insights.
• Lead the delivery of employee benefits programs and enhance engagement.

Core Requirements

• 7+ years' Australian payroll experience, including leadership.
• Deep knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems like SAP, ADP, or Workday.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into insights.
• Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 days from home).
• Access to learning, development, and capability building.
• Be part of a culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.