Senior AU Payroll Specialist & P&C Support

Own Complex Australian Payroll With Expertise Beyond the System

Australian payroll expertise is more than processing a pay run-it's knowing why every calculation, Award interpretation, and compliance decision is right. As a Senior Australian Payroll Specialist & P&C Support, you'll independently own end-to-end, multi-state payroll while resolving complex discrepancies, interpreting Modern Awards, managing statutory obligations, and advising stakeholders with confidence. Apply deep Australian payroll knowledge to an international career with Emapta, combining permanent WFH, continuous development, stability, and a Top 1% employee experience for professionals ready for genuine ownership.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home
• Salary: Up to PHP 150,000
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Fully customized Emapta laptop with peripherals and one monitor
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• 16 Vacation Leaves and 12 Sick Leaves annually for better work-life balance
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• 3-5 years of hands-on Australian payroll experience, with demonstrated independent ownership of complex end-to-end payroll
• Strong experience managing multi-state Australian payroll, multiple concurrent pay cycles, and payroll tax obligations across jurisdictions
• In-depth and current knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Superannuation Guarantee, Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, and employee leave entitlements
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Modern Awards, employment conditions, and payroll legislation to complex payroll scenarios
• Experience handling payroll compliance, reconciliations, investigations, discrepancies, and complex payroll queries with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of salary sacrifice arrangements, novated leasing, superannuation, and other payroll-related employee benefits
• Proficiency with Australian payroll platforms such as KeyPay, HRIS systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain payroll calculations, decisions, and compliance requirements clearly
• High level of discretion, integrity, and accuracy when handling confidential payroll and employee information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and internal stakeholders

Your Daily Tasks

• Run complete fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, covering new hires, employee changes, back pays, ad hoc payments, deductions, and final pay processing
• Calculate termination entitlements, including unused leave, Employment Termination Payments (ETPs), redundancy amounts, and other separation-related payments
• Compile payroll summaries and submit them to Finance for review and approval before funds are released
• Apply Fair Work Act requirements, Modern Awards, employment contracts, and annual salary reconciliation rules to payroll activities
• Complete statutory payroll obligations, including STP reporting and finalization, PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, and workers compensation requirements across relevant states
• Track legislative and Award updates, assess their payroll impact, and apply necessary changes to processes and calculations
• Administer salary sacrifice, novated leasing, salary packaging, and employee leave, including parental leave and leave balance maintenance
• Support employee recognition, rewards, and other People & Culture programs
• Prepare and maintain confidential employment records such as contracts, variations, remuneration letters, performance documents, termination records, and workers compensation documentation
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll data, support system administration and transitions, and keep payroll and P&C procedures documented
• Reconcile payroll, PAYG, and leave balances each pay cycle and assist with payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliation in Xero
• Maintain audit-ready payroll records, complete annual compliance checks, and respond to employee queries involving payroll, compliance, and Award interpretation
• Monitor and respond to employee enquiries through the HR inbox
• Update payroll-related cash flow figures and prepare payroll budgets, forecasts, and recurring reports
• Produce FTE, headcount, and workforce planning reports, including workforce data for personnel engaged through external partners
• Provide additional confidential People & Culture administrative support as needed

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.

Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra.