About the Company:
We’re partnering with a well-established national organisation known for its operational excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, the business is looking for a seasoned payroll professional to lead governance and compliance across its payroll function.

Culture and Benefits:
• High-performing, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to influence strategic outcomes across payroll & the wider business
• Hybrid working, Melbourne office with WFH flexibility

About the Role:
As the Payroll Governance & Compliance Manager, you’ll act as the primary subject matter expert for payroll compliance and risk. Reporting to senior leadership and managing one direct report, you’ll drive payroll strategy, oversee compliance and reporting frameworks, maintain and refine policy and system documentation, and collaborate with key stakeholders across HR, Finance, IR, and Audit.

This role is not transactional, instead, it focuses on long-term improvements, effective governance, and ensuring that payroll operations meet all legal and internal standards. Your ability to partner effectively across functions and proactively manage legislative and business changes will be critical to success.

 Duties:
• Lead payroll governance initiatives, frameworks, and ongoing compliance reviews
• Ensure legislative compliance across taxation, superannuation, EBAs, and awards
• Act as the primary advisor on payroll risk and compliance to internal stakeholders
• Drive strategic initiatives related to payroll systems, risk mitigation, and audit readiness
• Manage and update payroll policies, process documentation, and internal controls
• Prepare detailed reporting and analysis for Finance and Executive teams
• Partner closely with internal teams (Payroll, HR, IR, Finance, Audit) to ensure alignment and support
• Lead, support, and develop one direct report
• Stay up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, proactively assessing impacts

 Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience in payroll compliance, governance, or audit roles in a medium to large organisation
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, EBAs, awards, and reporting requirements
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IR, and audit stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
• Confidence in managing policy and systems improvements
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing or mentoring staff
• A strategic mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management

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If this sounds like the right fit for you, APPLY NOW! Alternatively, contact Emma at TwoScots Recruitment on 0400 802 559 for a confidential discussion.