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Assistant Manager Tax - Business Process Solution PayrollLocation: Bangalore The teamBusiness Process Solutions helps businesses manage their essential operational finance, HR, payroll & industry processes by leveraging experienced professionals who provide advice and practical support through a mix of outsourcing, contract personnel, co-sourcing, and project-related services Learn more about our Tax Practice. Your work profileAs an Assistant Manager - Payroll & Compliance, you will be responsible for end-to-end service delivery to clients, establishing and streamlining operational processes, managing end-to-end Australian payroll operations in alignment with local legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and internal governance standards. ensuring statutory compliance, handling audits, and driving process improvements. You will act as a key stakeholder between HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Payroll AdministrationProcess end-to-end payroll for Australian employees (weekly/fortnightly/monthly based on business requirement).Ensure accurate handling of new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation updates, allowances, deductions, and adjustments.Interpret Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements including overtime, penalty rates, shift loadings, RDOs, and leave entitlements.Ensure compliance with statutory components such as:Single Touch Payroll (STP - Phase 2) reportingPAYG withholdingSuperannuation (SG contributions, choice of fund)State-based payroll taxWorkcover & Long Service LeaveControls, Compliance & ReportingPerform end-to-end payroll reconciliations (gross-to-net, GL, super, payroll tax).Prepare and support statutory filings and annual processes including EOFY reconciliation and income statement finalization.Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external/internal audits.Ensure adherence to data protection, compliance, and risk mitigation standards.Employee & Stakeholder SupportRespond to payroll queries from employees, Finance, and external partners.Maintain SLA compliance and deliver high-quality employee experience.Partner with HRIS/IT for system issues, integrations, and change requests.Process Improvements & ProjectsIdentify and implement process simplification, standardization, and automation initiatives.Create and maintain SOPs, process maps, and knowledge documents.Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and compliance updates.Key skills required: 5 to 10 Years total payroll experience with minimum 3 years in Australian payroll, including team management or supervisory responsibility. Strong attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.Strong expertise in Australian payroll legislation and compliance.Experience with Modern Awards and EA interpretation.Good understanding of superannuation, ETP, termination calculations, and leave frameworks.Ability to work in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.Bachelor's degree in Commerce, HR, Finance, or related field.Certifications in AU payroll (APA or similar) preferred but not mandatory.Work Location: Bangalore