Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager needed for an immediate start for a contract role.

Your new company
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking to lead a high-performing team within a large, values-driven organisation? We are partnering with a well-established national organisation that provides essential community services and is seeking a skilled payroll leader to oversee a complex, high-volume payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a stable and growing organisation where you can contribute to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for a large workforce operating under multiple awards and employment arrangements. You will lead a team of payroll specialists while partnering closely with finance, HR and operational stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Payroll Officers.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll function across a large employee base.
• Ensure payroll processing is accurate, compliant and delivered within strict deadlines.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, superannuation, workers compensation and third-party payments.
• Manage month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Produce payroll reporting for key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive payroll projects, system enhancements, testing and implementation activities.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing payroll compliance.
• Review and improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Build strong working relationships across finance, HR and operational teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience working within complex awards ideally the SCHAD's and enterprise agreement environments.
• Proven people leadership and team development skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Experience leading payroll projects, process improvements or system upgrades.
• High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence

What you'll get in return

• Leadership role within a respected, purpose-driven organisation.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact and influence payroll operations.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Stable and growing organisation with long-term career opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and attractive employee benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to kelly.axon@hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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