Manager Payroll

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The Manager Payroll role oversees accurate, timely payroll processing for employees across Australia and potentially the wider AMEA region. Requirements generally include substantial payroll experience, strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, taxation, superannuation and award interpretation, along with experience using payroll and HR information systems. Familiarity with regional payroll operations, audits, reporting and process improvement is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead payroll staff or service providers, maintain confidentiality, resolve complex employee queries, ensure compliance, manage deadlines and collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Finance and business leaders. Strong analytical, communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential, together with a customer-focused and continuous-improvement mindset.

About the employer

Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation, logistics and express delivery company serving customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Its operations connect businesses and consumers through time-definite international and domestic parcel delivery, freight, customs support and supply-chain services. Federal Express Corporation AMEA supports activities across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, including large employee, aircraft, vehicle, depot and technology networks. The company is recognised for its integrated air and ground transportation capabilities, operational scale and focus on reliability, customer service and innovation. In Australia, FedEx provides express shipping and logistics solutions for businesses of different sizes. Corporate roles such as payroll management help ensure employees are paid accurately, statutory obligations are met and regional people operations run consistently.