Payroll Country Owner – Australia & New Zealand
Strada is seeking a Payroll Country Owner to oversee payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, based out of Kochi, Kerala. The role involves end-to-end ownership of country-specific payroll delivery and compliance.
About the role
The employer is looking for an experienced payroll professional to take on the role of Payroll Country Owner for Australia and New Zealand, based in Kochi, Kerala. This position carries full ownership and accountability for payroll operations across both countries, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
The successful candidate will serve as the subject-matter expert for AU and NZ payroll, working closely with cross-functional teams including HR, finance, and technology to maintain high service standards. A strong understanding of local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements for Australia and New Zealand is essential.
- End-to-end ownership of payroll processes for Australia and New Zealand
- Ensuring compliance with country-specific statutory and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive process improvements and resolve escalations
- Acting as the primary point of contact for AU and NZ payroll matters
This is a senior individual-contributor or leadership role suited to a payroll professional with demonstrated experience managing multi-country payroll in an outsourced or shared-services environment.