Senior Payroll Assistant

About SPS Commerce

SPS Commerce provides cloud-based solutions that help businesses manage supply chain operations across a worldwide retail network. The company emphasizes teamwork, inclusion, new ideas, and ongoing improvement, and this role sits within a fast-moving environment that supports global retail commerce.

Role overview

The Senior Payroll Assistant will handle payroll operations and associated accounting work, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with requirements across multiple states and countries. The position partners closely with Human Resources and Accounting, and also serves as a contact point for employees and managers with payroll-related questions.

Key duties

• Manage monthly and semi-monthly payroll cycles for about 1,000 APAC employees by gathering, checking, and validating data in the HRIS platform.
• Make sure every payroll run is completed successfully without delays.
• Pay all employee compensation correctly and within the required timelines.
• Support strong internal controls and business continuity planning across payroll operations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, vendors, and internal partners.
• Coordinate payroll-related work with cross-functional teams such as Finance and HR.
• Keep payroll documentation well organized and aligned with retention requirements.
• Review payroll policies and processes, and identify ways to improve systems, efficiency, and the employee experience.
• Spot payroll errors or mismatches by gathering and analyzing relevant information.
• Handle year-end reconciliation and reporting tasks, including allowances, stock compensation, annual bonuses, fringe benefits, and W-2s.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations so payroll activity is accurately reflected in consolidated financial statements.
• Guide and support Payroll Assistants on payroll issues, reporting, taxes, and related topics.

Required experience and skills

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in administrative work or payroll support.
• Strong numerical accuracy and fast, precise data entry ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including professional business writing.
• Working knowledge of payroll rules, payroll procedures, and basic accounting principles.
• Good command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience using HRIS systems in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Experience working with ADP Celergo.

Work location

This is a fully remote role and is open to candidates anywhere in Australia.

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is AUD 72,100 to AUD 104,200. The final offer will depend on factors such as education, skills, work history, certifications, and location.

A country-specific benefits package is provided, aligned with local laws and market practices, and designed to support health, well-being, and financial security.

Equal opportunity

SPS Commerce is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to create a workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully. The company also provides equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.