About the Company

We’re partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a small to medium-sized business. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity managing a small payroll team within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Broad role combining payroll leadership with operational involvement
• Hybrid working model

About the Role

This role is ideal for a technically strong payroll professional who enjoys leading from the front. You’ll take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of a complex payroll and provide day-to-day guidance and support to a small payroll team.

We’re looking for someone with strong payroll technical capabilities, a deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, and the confidence to manage complex payroll scenarios with accuracy and attention to detail. Alongside payroll delivery, you’ll contribute to payroll reporting, reconciliations, stakeholder support and the ongoing smooth running of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a fortnightly payroll
• Manage, mentor and support a small payroll team
• Ensure compliance with PAYG, Superannuation and Payroll Tax obligations
• Prepare payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Resolve complex payroll queries and issues
• Maintain payroll data integrity and accuracy
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support payroll outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading payroll operations
• Strong payroll technical expertise and problem-solving ability
• Excellent understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance
• Strong reconciliation and reporting capability
• Experience with payroll systems and payroll-related projects
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style 

Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine payroll leadership with strong technical payroll expertise in a supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW or contact Emma at TwoScots Recruitment on 0400 802 559 for a confidential discussion.