Australia Payroll Officer (Philippines-based) - Remote

AI overview

Play a key role in delivering timely Australian payroll while providing exceptional client service and ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations.

Who We Are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. 

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

  1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
  3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
  6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role 

At Employment Hero, we’re on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist who knows the ins and outs of Australian payroll and is ready to take their expertise to the next level — all while working from the Philippines, on a friendly day shift schedule aligned with Australia.

This is a Full Time position for a full 5-day day shift working arrangement from 6.30am - 3.30am PH Time

As part of our international payroll team, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely payroll for our Australian clients while providing excellent client service. You’ll collaborate with our payroll partners and ensure compliance with all local regulations and security standards.

Your day-to-day will include

  • Processing and reviewing payroll for Australian businesses with 100% accuracy.
  • Preparing payroll reports and ensuring timely submission.
  • Assisting clients with payroll queries, adjustments, and compliance issues.
  • Working closely with payroll partners and clients to ensure a seamless payroll experience.
  • Building long-term relationships with clients and becoming their trusted payroll advisor.
  • Identifying and reporting any risks, errors, or compliance concerns related to payroll processing.
  • Following information security guidelines to protect sensitive payroll data.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

  • 1-4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance.
  • Hands-on experience with Australian payroll (this is a must-have).
  • Familiarity with Fair Work, superannuation, tax, and other Australian payroll regulations.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to 100% accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service mindset — you’re approachable, helpful, and solutions-oriented.
  • Proficient in Excel and able to work with payroll data confidently.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first, global environment.
  • Open to continuous learning and professional development.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

  • A generous budget for your home office
  • Cutting-edge tools and technology
  • Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year)
  • 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package
  • Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
  • Generous leave allowance of 24 days per annum
  • Learning and development, including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content)
  • Employee Share Option Program - be an owner of Employment Hero.
  • Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here: https://employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Employee Share Option Program - be an owner of Employment Hero.
  • Health Insurance: Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year)
  • Home Office Stipend: A generous budget for your home office
  • Learning Budget: Learning and development, including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content
  • 3k PHP monthly allowance: 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package
  • Paid Time Off: Generous leave allowance of 24 days per annum

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform. Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013

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