Payroll Country Owner – Australia & New Zealand
Strada is seeking a Payroll Country Owner to manage and oversee payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, based out of Kochi, Kerala.
About the role
This role is responsible for owning end-to-end payroll delivery for Australia and New Zealand within Strada's payroll function. The Payroll Country Owner serves as the primary subject-matter expert for in-country payroll compliance, legislation, and operational execution.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with local statutory requirements for both AU and NZ jurisdictions. This includes maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax, superannuation, and employment legislation changes that impact payroll outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the country-level payroll authority for Australia and New Zealand
- Ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating with internal teams to drive process improvements and operational excellence
- Supporting client relationships and resolving payroll-related escalations for the assigned countries
This position is based in Kochi, Kerala, and is suited to a payroll professional with strong expertise in APAC payroll, particularly across Australian and New Zealand payroll frameworks.