Payroll Manager

Role Overview

The Payroll Manager will take charge of end-to-end payroll administration for a nationwide employee base. Key responsibilities include managing intricate payroll transactions such as terminations, redundancies, adjustments, and manual calculations while ensuring compliance with awards, legislation, and employment terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete payroll processing cycle for a multi-site workforce.
• Handle complex payroll activities including terminations, redundancies, adjustments, and manual calculations.
• Ensure payroll meets compliance with awards, legislation, and employment conditions.
• Manage monthly payroll tasks including payroll tax, superannuation, PAYG, and reports.
• Serve as the escalation contact for intricate payroll issues.
• Mentor and develop payroll team members.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to deliver accurate payroll outcomes.
• Identify and implement improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements.
• Support payroll system upgrades and broader business transformation efforts.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll, or Team Lead role.
• Proven ability managing end-to-end payroll for large and complex workforces.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, awards, National Employment Standards, and compliance.
• Experienced in handling payroll for operations spread across multiple sites.
• Proficient with payroll systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Proactive problem solver focused on continuous improvement.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, trade services, or similar industries is advantageous.

About the Employer

The client is a fast-growing national company renowned for service excellence, innovation, and investing in their people. Operating across various Australian locations, they promote a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous enhancement with a customer-focused approach. Growth in the company has created the need for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and promote operational excellence.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Be part of a growing national organization with a significant market presence.
• Work under supportive and collaborative leadership.
• Access to genuine career advancement opportunities.
• Utilize modern, technology-driven payroll systems.
• Participate in employee well-being and engagement initiatives.
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Opportunity to influence and innovate payroll processes in a forward-looking environment.