# Senior Payroll Specialist (Remote)

> D2B · Manila, Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-22

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** RecOps

## Description

**Position**: Senior Payroll Specialist[](https://www.riseandshine.edu.au/)

**Salary**: Php 80,000 to Php 95,000

**Working Hours**: Aligned with AU Business Hours 

**Work Type**: Independent Contractor

**ABOUT THE COMPANY:** 

The company is a rapidly expanding early childhood education provider operating 15 kindergarten centers. Known for providing high-quality care and education, the group is experiencing significant growth. To support this ongoing expansion, the company is building out a high-performing offshore operational team. Beginning with core payroll functions and expanding into broader accounting and bookkeeping support, the team plays a critical role in scaling operations smoothly and efficiently across all locations.

**ROLE OVERVIEW:**

We are seeking a **Senior Payroll Specialist** to manage end-to-end Australian payroll operations for approximately 500 shift-based employees across multiple center locations. Operating in a multi-entity environment with complex award structures, this role requires a seasoned payroll professional capable of mastering intricate Employment Hero configurations.

This is a dynamic, high-volume position suited for an agile, detail-oriented specialist who thrives under tight deadlines, takes full ownership of payroll accuracy, and is eager to support a rapidly growing business alongside an expanding payroll team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

-   Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processes for 10+ entities and over 500 shift-based employees.
-   Accurately interpret and execute payroll across multiple Australian Modern Awards, ensuring full compliance with complex shift variations and pay conditions.
-   Review timesheets and oversee configuration setups within Employment Hero across multi-site centers.
-   Successfully execute End of Financial Year (EOFY) finalizations and reconciliation reporting.
-   Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, delivering prompt, clear, and professional resolutions.
-   Partner with internal stakeholders and accountants to streamline payroll procedures, adapt to complex operational environments, and scale systems for business growth.

## Requirements

-   Experience: 5+ years of dedicated, end-to-end Australian payroll experience handling high-volume, multi-entity operations (10+ entities on a weekly cycle).
-   System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Employment Hero, including complex multi-site configurations and timesheet review workflows.
-   Compliance Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in executing Australian EOFY year-end finalizations and reporting.
-   Workforce Structure: Proven experience processing payroll for shift-based workforces subject to varied rosters and complex Modern Award conditions.

**PREFERRED:**

-   Prior experience supporting Australian payroll within the early childhood, education, or multi-site retail/hospitality sectors.
-   Background working in scaling offshore or client-servicing delivery environments.
-   Exposure to broader accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations workflows.

**What You’ll Bring:**

-   **Accountability & Ownership**: High reliability, decisiveness, and absolute transparency in managing payroll integrity.
-   **Problem-Solving Ability:** A high tolerance for complexity and the agility to navigate an intricate payroll setup with a steep learning curve.
-   **Communication Skills**: Clear, empathetic, and effective communication skills to resolve payroll queries and collaborate seamlessly across remote teams.
-   **Resilience Under Pressure:** Exceptional time-management and attention to detail, consistently delivering accurate results within strict deadlines.

## Apply

[Apply at D2B](https://apply.workable.com/d2b-1/j/CE3C7D32A9/apply)

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