Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

Crimson Education is a Series C, global EdTech startup founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalized education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We’re now in 28 markets and have an ambitious team of 700 that’s rapidly expanding across the globe. Our tech platform connects 3000 tutors/mentors to students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities or their dream career pathway.

What is this role responsible for:

This is a full-time position that can be worked hybridly from our Auckland office or in one of our many offices around the globe. Reporting to the Finance Director, you own the end-to-end Payroll processes across several Crimson entities globally. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end Payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery.
• Review payroll systems, recommend improvements, and drive efforts for automation and efficiency.
  
• Be an integral part of the Payroll/HRIS systems migration
  
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll service providers to ensure seamless integration for payroll, benefits, and compliance tracking.
• Lead the Payroll portfolio within the People Team with a strong lens for innovation, opportunities, and proactive process improvement
  
• Countries in scope include, but are not limited to: New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, UAE, UK, Singapore
  
• Oversee the processing of payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, role changes) and system upgrades
  
• Maintaining data integrity by ensuring the accuracy and consistency of input data
  
• Supporting and advising Crimson People Leaders with day-to-day people queries
  
• Providing project management support for Crimson’s People Team programs
  
• Act as a trusted advisor/business partner to People Leaders
  
• Assisting the People & Performance team in the progression and moderation of operating policies, guidelines, and systems to encourage best practices within the company
  
• Resolve payroll issues and answer payroll-related questions within appropriate timeframes
  
• Ensure compliance with local laws in each region and work closely with payroll/accounts officers in each region
  
• Complete internal audits every three to six months to ensure payroll and HRIS data are consistent and correct
  
• Work with the People Team to implement new and/or upgrade payroll systems as required
  
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
  
• Maintain accurate records and prepare payroll reports to support the wider organisation
   

What skills and experience are required?

• Experienced in Payroll or come from an Accounting background, able to manage multiple projects at once, and maintain strong relationships
  
• Expertise in payroll software and systems, exposure to HRIS projects is highly desired
  
• Statutory knowledge in New Zealand and Australia is a must; other jurisdictions can be taught
  
• Highly organised with the ability to follow through tasks with minimal supervision
  
• Ability to make judgements and decisions on confidential matters
  
• Skills to plan and manage complex administrative systems and practices
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds
  
• Problem solver who takes ownership of delivering the solutions
  
• High learning agility and the ability to study and understand relevant legislation, both in New Zealand and globally
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Discretion
  

Why work for Crimson?

• Rapidly growing start-up, with a flexible working environment where you will be empowered to structure how you work
• Limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year
• $1000 individual training budget per year, we love to ‘Level Up’ (it’s one of our core values)!
• Psychologist on staff
• Insightful fireside chats and workshops to help support our high performing and ambitious team
• Radical Candor is a feedback approach we live by
• We’re a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roles have the option to work from one of our many offices or remotely!

If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work with cutting-edge technology, then we'd love to hear from you!

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