ANZ Payroll Specialist

Keep payroll precise, compliant, and on time. We’re looking for a detail-driven ANZ Payroll Specialist who can confidently manage end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand. If you’re organised, analytical, and committed to accuracy, this role allows you to support a growing team with work that truly matters.

Work Setup: Hybrid 2x a week in the Makati/Pampanga office

As our ANZ Payroll Specialist, you’ll support accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand, working closely with the Senior Payroll Officer on payroll operations, reporting, reconciliations, employee records, and process improvements while maintaining confidentiality, attention to detail, and a strong focus on meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end mid-month and month-end payroll processing, including timesheets, pay adjustments, leave accruals, terminations, and redundancy payments.
• Keep Records Accurate: Process new starters and terminations, maintain staff records, and ensure documentation is complete, current, and properly filed.
• Support Compliance: Prepare and submit payroll tax, PAYG, superannuation, WorkCover, and workers' compensation requirements across Australia and New Zealand.
• Reconcile and Report: Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and analysis with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle Payroll Data: Extract payroll information from systems, process bulk data confidently, and enter accurate values across payroll platforms.
• Partner with Leaders: Work closely with the Senior Payroll Officer, Group Financial Controller, department heads, directors, and leadership team as needed.
• Deliver Service with Care: Respond to payroll-related queries with professionalism, confidentiality, and strong customer service.
• Improve the Process: Identify opportunities to streamline procedures, strengthen controls, and improve payroll efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Previous payroll administration experience with an Australian or New Zealand company.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance requirements, company policies, and corporate procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, with the ability to analyse worksheets and prepare accurate reports.
• Experience with ADP, MYOB, or other payroll software is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organisation, and follow-through.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing demands, and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the willingness to improve processes and share responsibility with the team.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.
• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.
• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.
• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.
• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.
• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.
• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.
• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.
• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.
• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us

At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact

Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.