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    Melanie Gaensler 

    Payroll Operations Manager, Australia

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    Biography

    Melanie Gaensler is Payroll Operations Manager, Australia at activpayroll, leading payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 30 years of experience in payroll and bookkeeping, Mel is focused on delivering accurate, compliant, and consistent payroll services while supporting the continued growth of activpayroll’s presence across the region. 

    Professional Experience and Achievements

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    Regional Payroll Leadership

    Since joining activpayroll in 2017 to establish the Perth office, Mel has led the growth of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, overseeing both client implementations and ongoing service delivery. 

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    Operational Growth and Service Delivery

    Mel has successfully scaled regional operations to support more than 8,000 payslips per month while expanding the range of services provided to clients, including State Payroll Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), and Employee Share Scheme (ESS) lodgements.  

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    Payroll Expertise and Compliance

    A Registered BAS Agent, Mel is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining the highest standards of payroll compliance. She actively shares her expertise with both clients and colleagues, ensuring teams remain up to date with legislative and operational requirements. 

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    People and Process Focus

    Mel leads a high-performing team through collaboration, open communication, and accountability. She is passionate about developing her people, continuously improving processes, and driving efficiencies that support service excellence and long-term client success.  

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    Leadership Approach

    Mel is recognised for her attention to detail, commitment to process excellence, and collaborative approach to leadership. She works closely with colleagues across activpayroll’s global network to deliver a consistently high standard of service for clients throughout Australia and New Zealand.  

    News & Insights by Melanie

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