Payroll Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations at a respected organisation in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who will guide a small team, ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You will play a significant role in enhancing employee experience and operational success through effective leadership and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a payroll team, fostering development and performance.
• Oversee all payroll processing activities and related reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, superannuation, and statutory obligations.
• Interpret employment contracts and industrial instruments to apply correct payroll rules.
• Handle complex payroll inquiries and escalation cases.
• Maintain governance standards and payroll compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with finance, people and culture, and operations teams.
• Initiate and implement process improvements to optimize payroll functions and employee satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in payroll management or senior payroll roles.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading payroll teams within complex organisational settings.
• Strong understanding of employment conditions and payroll governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Adaptability to evolving business environments.
• Proactive approach towards team leadership and process enhancement.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary package, negotiable based on your experience.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• Leadership role managing an established payroll team.
• Supportive and professional workplace culture.
• Diverse and complex employee base.
• Real opportunity to influence organisational progress and operational excellence.