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About the Role

Clio is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their APAC Payroll team. This role involves end-to-end processing of Australian payroll and managing global payroll through third-party providers, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process payroll for Australia-based employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
Manage payroll inputs and validations, including variable pay, allowances, leave loading, absences, retroactive adjustments, final settlements, and Fringe Benefits.
Manage statutory payroll reporting and remittances in line with Australian requirements, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, and year-end reporting.
Manage Employer of Record (EOR) population, coordinating payroll cycles, inputs, invoices, and issue resolution with EOR partners across multiple countries.
Reconcile payroll and benefits data, support reporting, and assist with month-end activities.
Support employee lifecycle payroll administration, including hires, changes, leaves, resignations, and terminations.
Maintain payroll-related processes in Workday and support benefits administration.
Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, maintain documentation, and support audits and continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in cross-training to provide backup support for other regional payrolls.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on experience processing Australian payroll end to end.
Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll requirements — PAYG withholding, Superannuation Guarantee, state and territory payroll tax, long service leave, workers’ compensation, terminations and year-end reporting.
Working understanding of Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards obligations as they apply to pay, leave, and termination.
Experience managing payroll through third-party providers, including EOR or global payroll platforms, and coordinating multi-country cycles across time zones.
Experience with payroll reconciliations, reporting, controls, and documentation.
Experience supporting employee lifecycle payroll processes and payroll-related inquiries.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the discretion required to handle confidential data.
Fluency in English.

Skills

Australian payroll
PAYG withholding
Superannuation Guarantee
State and territory payroll tax
Fair Work Act
National Employment Standards
Third-party payroll providers
Employer of Record (EOR)
Global payroll platforms
Payroll reconciliations
Payroll reporting
Payroll controls
Payroll documentation
Employee lifecycle payroll administration
Workday
Remote
SaaS

Location

APAC

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Relevant payroll qualification (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$93,500 to $126,500 AUD

Benefits

Competitive, equitable salary
Top-tier health benefits
Flexible time off policy
Clioversary recognition program

About the Company

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.
We're a Human and High Performing AI company, meaning we use artificial intelligence to improve all of our operations.

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process.