About the Company
This organisation operates within the FMCG sector, generating significant revenue across the APAC region, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. With a strong forecast for growth, the organisation is poised to triple in size over the next three to five years, providing a dynamic environment for career advancement.
About the role
This role offers a unique hybrid opportunity tailored for professionals seeking to merge operational payroll expertise with strategic HR and rewards initiatives. Initially structured as a contract focused on stabilising payroll operations, the position provides a clear pathway to permanent employment with expanded responsibilities in remuneration, benefits, and HR partnering.
Key responsibilities
- Manage standalone, outsourced payroll for 450 employees
- Optimise UKG/Kronos and One View systems for payroll processing
- Conduct payroll reconciliations, reporting, and ensure audit readiness
- Maintain payroll calendars and ensure compliance with legislation
- Collaborate with Finance to uphold controls and data integrity
- Identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations
- Lead annual and ad-hoc remuneration review cycles
- Conduct benchmarking and provide insights to leadership
- Manage and enhance employee benefits and recognition programs
- Support HR operations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Deliver data-driven insights on payroll and workforce trends
- Partner with senior stakeholders across HR and Finance
Skills & experience
- Proven experience in payroll, remuneration, or rewards with 5+ years in the field
- Strong capability in end-to-end payroll processes within complex environments
- Demonstrated ability to utilise UKG/Kronos systems effectively
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation and governance
- Experience in remuneration reviews, benefits, or HR analytics is highly regarded
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on process improvement
What’s in it for you
- Transition from a temporary to a permanent role with strategic HR/rewards potential
- Join a high-growth, globally recognised FMCG organisation
- Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment with real ownership
- Gain visibility across HR and Finance functions
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements with one day of work from home
For further information please contact
Liam Grafitti, Senior Consultant, Permanent Accounting & Finance, 02 8270 9772.
