Payroll Specialist, APAC

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity based in Sydney

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #15 Best Workplace™ in Technology and #22 Best Workplaces™ in Australia
• #34 in IT on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• Recognised as a Great Place to Work in 13 countries
• $8.25 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the Role

Leadership: The manager for this role is Mat Harrington. Mat is based in Sydney and leads the payroll function.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across the Asia-Pacific region. You'll manage payroll processing, records, reporting, and reconciliations while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with local legislation. This role partners with People & Culture, Finance, Leaders, and external providers to resolve payroll queries and identify process improvements.

Along the way, you will get to:

• Process and validate payroll accurately across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China
• Maintain payroll records, timekeeping data, leave records, and employee benefit information
• Administer superannuation, health insurance, commissions, bonuses, and employee benefits
• Reconcile payroll, payroll tax, insurance, and superannuation payments
• Support compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements
• Prepare payroll reports and support month-end, year-end, and audit reporting
• Provide responsive payroll support to teammates, leaders, and external providers
• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes, controls, and automation

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience in complex, multi-country environments (preferably APAC)
• Current or recent experience with Access Payroll/MicrOpay systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll validation, gross-to-net calculations, and quality assurance reviews
• Advanced Excel skills including data analysis, pivot tables, and large dataset validation
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles across countries and time zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting Workday implementation and payroll transformation projects
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers across APAC
• Knowledge of payroll journals, general ledger reconciliations, and finance processes
• Experience with payroll process improvements and system enhancements
• Experience in matrix, regional, or shared services environments

What you can expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and for helping you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Dedicated career pathways and development
• Peer recognition and the opportunity to join our President’s Club
• Volunteer Leave and Work Life Balance days
• Work-From-Anywhere Program for up to 4 weeks per year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Corporate discounts

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!