Payroll Manager
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- 5+ yrs
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- Posted
- 5 days ago
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Job description
About the Organisation
Our client is a reputable, established organisation operating within a complex and evolving environment. They place a strong emphasis on people, systems, and operational excellence and are currently looking for a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee their payroll operations during a significant transition.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of HR, the Payroll Manager will lead the end-to-end payroll process for a medium-sized team. The individual will be a hands-on leader able to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services while driving continuous improvement in systems and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
- Manage the complete payroll lifecycle ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.
- Administer payroll for a medium to large workforce, including managing complex awards and agreements.
- Ensure timely payment of statutory obligations such as PAYG tax, superannuation, and payroll tax.
- Oversee month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and generate related reports.
- Serve as the point of escalation for challenging payroll inquiries and problems.
- Coordinate annual payroll processes, including salary reviews, bonus payments, and end-of-financial-year reporting.
- Lead initiatives for process enhancement and support payroll system upgrades and optimization.
- Provide comprehensive reporting and insights to key stakeholders, including board-level updates.
Candidate Profile and Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years extensive payroll experience, preferably in a complex environment.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in building and nurturing teams.
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation including PAYG, superannuation, and award compliance.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel along with strong capability in payroll systems, particularly Chris 21.
- Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
What the Role Offers
- A senior leadership position within a well-established payroll team.
- Opportunities to implement meaningful system and process improvements.
- Competitive salary and employee value proposition.