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Payroll Specialist

Mid levelPart-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaFinancePosted 2 weeks agoVerified 2 weeks ago
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About the job

The Payroll Specialist job at Sonder is all about owning the full end-to-end pay function across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. This position is crucial for ensuring that payroll processes are accurate and compliant, ultimately supporting the wellbeing of all team members. The team thrives in a collaborative and vibrant environment, dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day.

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You'll be responsible for

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Owning end-to-end pay processing

Managing fortnightly pay processing across Sonder Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Managing statutory obligations

Overseeing compliance with statutory obligations across three jurisdictions, including STP Phase 2 and PAYE.
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Building payroll runbooks

Creating and maintaining documented payroll runbooks for each jurisdiction to ensure operational continuity.

Key criteria

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End-to-end payroll processing experience

5+ years managing payroll across multiple entities.

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Australian payroll knowledge

Strong understanding of modern awards and STP Phase 2.

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New Zealand payroll experience

Direct experience with Holidays Act and KiwiSaver compliance.

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5 criteria for this job
End-to-end payroll processing experience
5+ years managing payroll across multiple entities.

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Australian payroll knowledge
Strong understanding of modern awards and STP Phase 2.

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New Zealand payroll experience
Direct experience with Holidays Act and KiwiSaver compliance.

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Cloud payroll platform proficiency
Hands-on experience with Employment Hero or similar software.

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Payroll qualification
Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent experience.

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