Payroll Manager (BBBH9469) Melbourne, Australia

About the Company

We're partnering with a well-established national organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. With a collaborative culture and a stable, high-performing payroll function, this is an opportunity to lead a team while partnering closely with People & Culture and Finance to deliver an exceptional payroll service. The business offers hybrid working, employee benefits and a supportive environment where payroll is recognised as a key function within the organisation.

Culture and Benefits

  • Join a collaborative and supportive organisation with a strong team culture
  • Hybrid working arrangement and excellent employee benefits
  • Stable business with genuine long-term career opportunities 

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you'll lead a team of payroll professionals responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll to a large, diverse workforce. You'll oversee the day-to-day payroll operation while working closely with People & Culture, Finance and the broader business to ensure payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and with a strong focus on the employee experience.

Alongside BAU leadership, you'll play a role in the ongoing evolution of the payroll function, contributing to process improvements and broader business initiatives.

Duties

  • Lead the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, compliantly and on time
  • Manage, mentor and develop an experienced payroll team
  • Partner closely with People & Culture, Finance and key business stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, taxation and superannuation requirements
  • Identify and implement payroll process improvements
  • Prepare payroll reporting and insights for key stakeholders
  • Manage complex payroll matters and provide technical guidance across the business
  • Foster a customer-focused payroll function that delivers an exceptional employee experience 

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience leading payroll within a medium to large organisation
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance requirements
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
  • Experience contributing to payroll projects, process improvements or change initiatives
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance operational delivery and continuous improvement

Apply

If you're looking for a Payroll Manager opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Emma at TwoScots Recruitment on 0400 802 559 for a confidential discussion.