Apac Payroll Manager

4 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand FNZ Full time

As the APAC Payroll Manager, you’ll play a pivotal and hands on role in supporting the payroll function across APAC. You'll lead a skilled payroll team who pride themselves on providing accurate and timely compensation processes. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a culture of growth, development, and well-being.

You will take charge of various responsibilities that contribute to the seamless operation of FNZ's payroll function. Your role will encompass overseeing critical payroll projects, ensuring precise and efficient payroll reporting, and facilitating the provision of data to support the needs of the business. Beyond your operational duties, you'll be instrumental in driving the productivity, professional development, and overall growth of the APAC payroll team, reinforcing FNZ's commitment to excellence in payroll management.

If you have a passion for complex payroll management, thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and enjoy enabling a team culture of operational excellence, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The responsibilities will include:
- Lead, manage and inspire the APAC payroll team, providing direct line management and support, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence.- Collaborate closely with the Group to shape and execute the payroll strategy for the APAC region, driving success and alignment.- Oversee end-to-end processing of monthly payroll utilising systems like iPayroll and CloudPayroll - Full system training will be provided.- Serve as the go-to resource for employee inquiries related to tax, payroll, leave, superannuation, and terminations, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.- Create strong communication channels with employees and key stakeholders to gather necessary information and approvals for smooth payroll processing.- Form strategic partnerships with the HR team and Finance Business Partners, facilitating seamless payroll review, approval processes, and addressing queries.- Spearhead the establishment of comprehensive payroll processes in emerging APAC countries, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.- Develop and maintain up-to-date payroll processes, including SOPs, audit protocols, employee FAQs, and more, to guide the team's operations.- Ensure accurate and timely updates in HRIS (Workday) and other HR systems to reflect payroll-related actions, such as leave, pay changes, and employee details.- Manage payroll-related audits, reviews, and special projects, showcasing your meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills.- Stay current with legislative changes and ensure compliance across all APAC payroll locations, safeguarding our organization's adherence to regulatory standards.- Proven people management experience, leading high performing teams in challenging environments- Mastery of complex, end-to-end payroll processes across large scale organisations.- Have an In-depth understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation, with an eagerness and ability to grasp the nuances of APAC payroll legislation (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, India).- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced MS Excel skills, including advanced formulas and macros is ideal.- Impeccable attention to detail and conscientious work ethic.- Outstanding organisational skills paired with efficient time management.

Why should you join us?

We offer a competitive salary, financial reward high performance and global career opportunities in the UK, Canada, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand or China.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy generous employee benefits, including 20 days annual leave plus an extra 6 paid days after 12 months, full health and life insurance coverage, volunteer leave, and 26 weeks of Company Paid Parental Leave. Plus, refer a friend and receive a generous bonus. And so much more

Join us and make a difference. Be part of a team that's changing the world.

About FNZ

FNZ was founded with a mission to use cutting edge technology to open up wealth - for end investors and business partners.

That means making wealth management more accessible and personalized for all people, not just high net worth. We believe everyone can create a better life by saving, investing, and managing their money well.

FNZ has created wealth’s growth platform - a global, end-to-end wealth management platform. We have merged a modern adviser and end investor experience with sophisticated investment administration and business operations. The platform includes app integrations, providing access to third-party, FNZ-delivered, or customer proprietary solutions.

For more information, please contact - Sam Cockerton | Recruitment Business Partner (A/NZ)


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