Payroll Manager

To excel as Payroll Manager in this organisation, you will bring substantial hands-on experience administering complex payrolls within similarly sized businesses, ideally those operating across multiple sectors. Your proven track record includes not only technical proficiency with modern payroll systems but also an ability to interpret intricate employment agreements while remaining compliant with evolving legislative requirements. Your approach is methodical yet flexible: you thrive when balancing competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness. You are known for your approachable manner when assisting colleagues or responding empathetically to employee concerns about pay-related issues. Your written communication is clear whether drafting reports or maintaining audit-ready records. Above all else, your sense of responsibility ensures that every aspect of your work, from statutory disbursements through quality documentation, is completed reliably according to best practice standards.

As Payroll Manager, you will be entrusted with overseeing all aspects of payroll administration for a large workforce spanning multiple sectors. Your day-to-day activities will involve managing complex payroll cycles with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring every employee is paid correctly and on time. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date records in line with statutory obligations such as superannuation payments, Payroll Tax calculations, Workers Compensation claims management, and compliance with Awards or employee agreements. Your role will also see you responding promptly to queries from staff or management while keeping meticulous documentation. In addition to core payroll duties, you will play an integral part in supporting your finance colleagues during busy periods or absences, helping create a dependable team environment. By actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality management systems (ISO 9001), occupational health & safety (ISO 45001), and environmental standards (ISO 14001), you will contribute positively not only to operational excellence but also to broader organisational goals.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll processes for medium-to-large organisations using modern payroll software (Chris21, SAP, Micropay)
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organisational skills that enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to interpret Awards and employee agreements accurately when processing pay or resolving queries.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel for maintaining complex spreadsheets related to tax calculations or reporting requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to provide exceptional customer service when dealing with employees at all levels regarding sensitive pay matters.
• Commitment to teamwork; willingness to support colleagues within the finance department during periods of absence or increased demand.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities for preparing reports, responding to queries, or liaising with external agencies such as government departments.
• Understanding of statutory obligations relating to superannuation payments, Payroll Tax submissions, Workers Compensation claims management, Centrelink deductions, and Child Support Agency disbursements.
• Familiarity with work health & safety legislation as it applies within an office environment; ability to adhere strictly to WHS policies and procedures.
• Capacity for continuous learning; openness towards adopting new systems or practices that enhance quality outcomes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Patrick Teixeira Dutra on 08 8216 3534 for a confidential discussion.