Payroll Team Leader - 2iC

• 2IC to the Payroll Manager
• Richmond location with hybrid working  (3 days office, 2 days from home)
• Iconic Multinational brand

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a well-known, iconic brand.  This role will see you leading a small payroll team of 4 while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services in a high-volume environment.

In this role, you’ll take charge of the payroll function, guiding your team to meet deadlines, maintain compliance, and deliver exceptional service to the business. You’ll be hands-on when required, while also focusing on team leadership, reporting, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small payroll team (4 direct reports), providing coaching, support, and regular performance feedback
• Oversee payroll operations for both Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislation (approximately 8500 employees in total)
• Monitor and interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and leave entitlements
• Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for month-end and year-end cycles
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline workflows
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and system enhancements

About You

• Proven experience managing or supervising payroll in a large, multi-site business
• Strong knowledge of payroll requirements, including award interpretation
• Skilled in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and problem-solving
• Familiarity with large payroll systems
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

What’s on Offer

• $120,000 + superannuation + 10% bonus
• Hybrid work model
• Work in a modern, supportive, and high-energy environment

Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Belegrinos at cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au