Group Payroll Manager

A leading organisation in Brisbane is seeking a Group Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function across their Australasia operations. This role offers you the opportunity to shape and refine payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. You will be empowered to drive continuous improvement initiatives, work closely with senior executives, and play a pivotal part in developing people within the organisation. The company is committed to nurturing talent, providing training opportunities, and supporting your professional growth. With a strong focus on flexibility, sustainability, and employee wellbeing, this is an exceptional chance for you to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic corporate setting.

About The Role:

• Manage the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of fortnightly and weekly payrolls across multiple sites.
• Oversee the administration of new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and remuneration changes with meticulous attention to detail.
• Interpret EBAs, awards, contracts, and legislative requirements accurately to maintain compliance across all payroll activities.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll procedures in line with Australian and New Zealand legislation.
• Handle calculation, payment, and reconciliation of payroll tax, group tax, superannuation contributions (AU/NZ), workers compensation, and FBT reporting.
• Prepare payroll general ledger journals and leave provision journals while maintaining robust financial controls.
• Provide managers with relevant costing and leave reports as needed to support business operations.
• Develop relationships with senior executives across the group by delivering superior internal and external customer service from the payroll department.
• Collaborate with People & Culture (P&C) and Finance teams on changes to internal payroll policy and assist with annual budgeting processes.
• Maintain Employee Redmap (online filing system) payroll records to ensure data integrity.

About You:

• Tertiary qualification.
• At least five years’ experience managing payroll functions for multi-site operations across Australia and New Zealand is required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret EBAs, Modern Awards, contracts accurately ensures compliance across all sites.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing payroll teams is crucial for success.
• Advanced Excel skills including expertise in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger journal preparation are necessary.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing system enhancements within payroll operations is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills enable you to develop effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Commitment to continuous learning ensures you stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll practices.
• Ability to educate managers on payroll procedures supports organisational knowledge sharing.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to balancing formidable infrastructure with nimble adaptability—a philosophy that drives both operational excellence and personal growth. Employees are encouraged to unlock their potential through structured development programmes supported by knowledgeable leaders who value collaboration. The company’s core values emphasise customer focus, results orientation, people development, innovation through change management, and partnership built on shared vision. Sustainability is woven into every aspect of their business model: from eco-friendly hotel development initiatives to corporate responsibility efforts that benefit local communities. Flexible working opportunities allow you to tailor your schedule around personal needs while generous pension contributions provide long-term security. Comprehensive benefits are accessible via an easy-to-use intranet platform so you can enjoy perks designed specifically for your wellbeing. The workplace culture is inclusive—everyone’s voice matters—and supportive leadership ensures you feel valued as part of a dependable team dedicated to achieving shared goals.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Peter McEntee on 07 3032 2225 peter.mcentee@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.