Karen Connell is an experienced payroll management professional currently serving as Payroll Manager at Relationships Australia NSW since May 2023. Prior to this, Karen held the position of Regional Payroll Manager - Asia Pacific at Wolters Kluwer Australia from August 2005 to April 2023, overseeing payroll across eight countries in the region. Karen's earlier roles include Payroll Manager at Mistearl Northshore Pty Ltd, where payroll services were provided for up to 1,200 employees, and Payroll & Cash Office Manager at Woolworths Limited, managing payroll and cash office operations for a large retail store. Notable achievements include first place in regional wage estimation and training department managers in wage cost control. Karen began a career at Woolworths Marsfield while in high school, gaining comprehensive experience across various store departments.