Hire an Offshore Payroll Specialist
A Payroll Specialist processes employee pay runs accurately and on time — managing timesheets, superannuation, leave accruals, PAYG withholding, and STP compliance for Australian businesses.
Skills Required
What a Payroll Specialist brings to your team
Tools Commonly Used
Software they're ready to use
Cost Comparison
What you pay vs what you save
AU Equivalent Salary
$62,000–$78,000
per year (annual AUD)
Typical local hire cost for a Payroll Specialist in Australia, excluding super and overheads.
Adept Monthly Fee
$1,300–$1,800
per month (AUD, all-in)
$15,600–$21,600 per year. Includes talent, HR, payroll, and compliance management.
Estimated annual saving
~A$51,400 per year
Based on midpoint AU salary vs average Adept annual fee. Excludes super, leave loading, and local recruitment costs.
Why Offshore
Why hire an offshore Payroll Specialist?
Dedicated payroll function at 40–50% less than a local payroll officer
Specialist knowledge of AU payroll compliance including STP Phase 2 and super
Reduces payroll errors through focused, single-function expertise
Industries
Industries that hire a Payroll Specialist
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Tell us your requirements and we'll match you with the right candidate in as little as 10 days. From A$1,300/mo.