Head of Payroll

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

This role is responsible for overseeing and ensuring accurate and timely processing of the Iress payroll across a number of different geographical regions and managing a payroll team of four to ensure the payroll and all required legislative requirements are met within dedicated time frames, both internally and externally. 
 

• True end to end payroll processing and management 
• Process improvement and overseeing planned system upgrades and/or integrations  
• Payroll compliance in relation to monthly/yearly reporting to various international revenue offices and internal stakeholders across international regions  
• Key advisor to Finance and People teams in relation to all payroll matters  
• Support executive members with confidential reporting and analysis 
• Act as the point of escalation for all payroll queries which come through the team

• Global Payroll Experience  
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively 
• Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy 
• Experience using a global HCM system  
• Familiar with inhouse and outsourced payrolls and ability to build strong relationships with existing providers 
• Proven experience in system implementations and integrations 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and across different time zones  
• Proactive and determined problem solving skills 
• NES, Award and Contract interpretation 
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards and codes relating to payroll administration  
• Policy interpretation and compliance 
• Ability to use financial formulas to perform calculations, comparisons and reconciliations 
• Experience with Employee Share Schemes in relation to international payroll processing

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
• Hybrid working  
• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral 
• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
• Discounted health insurance premiums
• Access to learning and development programs through Udemy

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. 

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! 

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. 

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/