Who We Are The world runs on connected devices, and at Likewize, we make the experience around them work better. As a global leader in technology distribution, protection, and support services, we operate globally to simplify and enhance the tech experience for millions of customers every day. We partner with many of the world’s biggest brands to design and deliver seamless device journeys, helping our partners unlock growth by putting customer experience at the center of the entire device lifecycle.

We are driven by our core values of Success, Passion, Professionalism, Accountability, and Teamwork, and we go for growth in everything we do. To us, this means choosing passion over complacency, accountability over excuses, teamwork over silos, and professionalism as the standard. This is how we create success—and if that mindset excites you, you’re going to love it here.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced APAC Payroll Manager to manage end-to-end payroll activities across our APAC region.

You will work closely with our HR team and external Payroll service providers to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. You will also support regional compensation and benefits programs, payroll reporting, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple countries, managing detailed payroll processes, and delivering reliable service to employees.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Payroll Processing

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing across Oceania and Asia, ensuring payments are accurate and delivered on time.

- Process payroll changes relating to new hires,



transfers, promotions, benefits and terminations.

- Prepare and enter manual adjustments into the Time and Attendance system.

- Maintain accurate employee remuneration and payroll records.

- Oversee payroll provider reconciliations and end-of-financial-year processing.

Compliance, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

- Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, employment conditions, Enterprise Agreements, taxation and superannuation requirements.

- Prepare payroll, financial and workforce metrics reports to meet regional business requirements.

- Partner with internal and external auditors, providing accurate information and supporting documentation as required.

- Review payroll systems, benefits and taxation processes, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Employee Support and Total Rewards

- Respond to payroll enquiries from employees, leaders and HR with accurate and up-to-date information.

- Support the implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs and policies.

- Novated Lease Management

- Insurance and Income Protection Management

- Collaborate with the broader HR Team to deliver consistent and positive employee experience.

About You





- Extensive end-to-end payroll processing and payroll management experience, ideally within a business of more than 300 employees.

- Experience managing payroll across multiple countries, preferably Australia, Recent Zealand and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

- A relevant qualification in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent practical payroll experience.

- Strong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment conditions, Enterprise Agreements, superannuation, taxation and payroll legislation.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid experience working with payroll and Time and Attendance systems.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, leaders, auditors and payroll providers.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential employee information.

- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to consider the regional impact of payroll and HR recommendations.

- Full Australian working rights with no requirement for visa sponsorship.

What’s on Offer

- A role with variety, responsibility and opportunities to learn

- A variety of benefits, EAP service and supportive team culture

- A collaborative, fast-paced environment in a growing global business

- Convenient Melbourne CBD location, close to shops and public transport

Please note - this role is a full-time position.

Apply now to be considered.

📌 APAC Payroll Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Likewize
📍 Melbourne