Payroll Manager

* Part-time contract role with flexibility to suit work life balance (Sep - Jan) * Hands on stand alone payroll role managing end to end processing * Opportunity to join a leading financial services organisation

We are partnering with a market-leading financial services organisation to recruit a highly skilled Payroll Manager for a part-time contract opportunity. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll services across a workforce of 300+ employees.

As the stand alone payroll manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, managing everything from data entry and compliance to complex calculations such as terminations, redundancies, and adjustments. This is a hands-on role requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of payroll legislation and award interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for 300+ employees
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation, awards, and company policies
• Manage complex payroll calculations including terminations, redundancies, back pay, and adjustments
• Process new starters, terminations, leave management, and superannuation contributions
• Handle payroll queries promptly and provide expert advice to employees and managers
• Prepare and lodge statutory reporting (PAYG, superannuation, STP, payroll tax)
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity and timely payroll delivery
• Continuous improvement of payroll processes and system utilisation

About You:

• Proven experience as a stand-alone payroll professional, ideally at Payroll Manager level
• Strong background managing end to end payroll in medium to large organisations
• Demonstrated experience with payroll systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or SAP SuccessFactors
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Contract role till January with a leading financial services organisation
• Part-time flexibility (ideal for work-life balance)
• Competitive daily/hourly rate
• A supportive and professional working environment

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Zak Wunhym on 03 8628 2113 for a confidential discussion.