Richemont Assistant HR Manager, Payroll
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 13, 2026
About Richemont
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.
Richemont seeks an Assistant HR Manager — Payroll in Sydney to manage payroll operations, compliance and reporting for the Australian business.
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
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.
Workplace
This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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.
About Cerulean
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