Payroll Country Owner – Australia & New Zealand

This role is responsible for owning end-to-end payroll delivery for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across both countries. The Payroll Country Owner serves as the primary subject-matter expert for AU and NZ payroll, acting as an escalation point and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a thorough understanding of local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements for both Australia and New Zealand, keeping processes aligned with any regulatory changes as they arise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and managing the full payroll cycle for AU and NZ client accounts
• Serving as the in-country payroll subject-matter expert and escalation contact
• Ensuring compliance with local statutory and legislative payroll requirements
• Collaborating with internal teams to drive process improvements and service quality
• Supporting client relationships and resolving payroll-related queries in a timely manner

This position is based in Kochi, Kerala, India, and offers an opportunity to work within a globally recognised payroll and HR solutions organisation, contributing to the delivery of high-quality payroll services across the Asia-Pacific region.