Assistant HR Manager, Payroll

Location SydneyNew South WalesAustralia
Type Other
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 13, 2026
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Richemont seeks an Assistant HR Manager — Payroll in Sydney to manage payroll operations, compliance and reporting for the Australian business.

Overview

Richemont is a global luxury goods group comprising a portfolio of maisons renowned for craftsmanship, design and heritage. As a multinational employer, Richemont combines creative house autonomy with rigorous corporate governance and offers career paths across retail, product, operations and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations for the Australian business, ensuring accurate, timely pay runs and statutory deductions.
  • Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and reporting requirements, including PAYG, superannuation obligations and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
  • Own month-end payroll reconciliations, journals and liaison with Finance for payroll accounting and tax filings.
  • Administer payroll data within the HRIS/payroll system and maintain robust controls over data integrity, access and confidentiality.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes, automation and reporting capabilities.
  • Coordinate external providers (payroll bureau, tax advisors, auditors) and respond to payroll-related queries and audits.
  • Provide leadership and operational guidance to junior payroll/HR staff and support broader HR projects (onboarding, remuneration changes, offboarding).

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable technical knowledge of Australian payroll regulation, PAYG withholding, superannuation and STP reporting.
  • Proven ability to implement and maintain payroll controls, reconciliations and month-end processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering closely with Finance, Tax and Payroll service providers.
  • High level of discretion and experience handling confidential compensation and personnel data.
  • Relevant payroll qualification (e.g., Certificate IV in Payroll Administration) or equivalent experience is desirable.

Skills

Payroll processing and reconciliation Australian payroll compliance (PAYG, superannuation, STP) Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation) HRIS / payroll system administration and data integrity Payroll reporting for finance and tax purposes Process improvement, controls and documentation Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

Experience

Typically 5+ years' experience in HR with a minimum of 3 years managing payroll operations within the Australian legislative environment, including hands-on payroll processing, reconciliations and audit preparation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or a related discipline preferred; vocational payroll qualifications desirable.

Culture

Richemont’s workplace blends respect for artisanal heritage with the discipline of a multinational corporate environment. Employees operate in cross-functional, collaborative teams where attention to detail, discretion and a commitment to excellence are valued.