Assistant Manager, Payroll

Design Your Future at PVH

WHY PVH?

• Generous discounts on all brands - Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger & Van Heusen

• Paid Parental Leave Scheme as per Company Policy

• Summertime hours schedule

• Corporate discount with Medibank

• Employee activities calendar

• Annual Flu Shot Clinic

• Free membership to Headspace meditation app

• Access to Employee Assistance program

• Referral bonus

• Strong focus on Corporate Responsibility

• Inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity employer

About the Role

The Assistant Manager, Payroll for Australia and New Zealand will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process across both countries, ensuring confidentiality and that employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies, local legislation, tax laws, awards, contractual obligations and any other agreements.

Reporting to the General Manager of Human Resources, you will oversee payroll operations including maintaining all payroll and related records such as salaries/wages, taxes, deductions, leave benefits and superannuation schemes. You will also be responsible for the preparation, processing and provision of accurate and timely information to internal and external stakeholders/vendors in line with statutory requirements, Company policies and expectations.

Based at our Head Office in the heart of the CBD, located at 388 George Street, 2000, this is a full-time hybrid role working from home and in the office weekly. You will also manage a small team of 2 direct reports and work closely with the wider HR and Finance teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the full payroll process for all pay cycles for all employees in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring timely and accurate payment, including but not limited to directly processing payroll, preparing leave calculations, allowances, termination payments, government payments, deductions, and other related entitlements such as Superannuation and KiwiSaver.

• Prepare and manage all payroll reporting requirements, such as payroll reports, journals, and any other reports for finance or other departments as required.

• Prepare and submit payroll tax and statutory reports, including PAYG, PAYE, BAS, superannuation, and KiwiSaver contributions.

• Manage payroll systems ensuring all integrations between the payroll, time and attendance and HRIS systems are working according to expectations.

• Manage all company audits in a timely manner providing accurate information, including liaising with auditors both internal and external, tax authorities, and other vendors/providers.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including Fair Work Act (Australia and NZ equivalent), Modern Awards (Australia), Holidays Act (New Zealand), WHS legislation, tax regulations, superannuation, KiwiSaver, and other statutory requirements whilst communicating any changes and impacts to the business as required.

About You

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in payroll management for Australia and New Zealand within the retail or similar industry.

• Previous experience with Access Micropay, Workday, Humanforce (Time Target) and SAP preferred.

• Relevant payroll or accounting qualifications (e.g. CPA, CA, Diploma in Payroll Management) preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of Australia and New Zealand payroll legislation, tax systems, awards (General Retail Industry Award preferred), employment standards and statutory requirements.

• Previous experience managing high volume payroll on weekly and monthly basis.

• Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

• Flexible and adaptable to get the job done with a positive and proactive approach.

• Proven experience in systems and continuous process improvement.

• Computer and finance literate (intermediate level of MS Outlook, Excel, and Word)

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

About the Company

PVH is one of the world's largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. Our global iconic brands include Calvin Klein, TOMMY HILFIGER and our Heritage Brands. Our 140-year history is built on the strength of our brands, our team and our commitment to drive fashion forward for good. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH .