Payroll Manager | Fixed-Term Contract to March 2027

• Hybrid working
• $125,000 - $130,000 + Super 

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large, well-established organisation on a fixed-term contract through to March 2027, with the potential for extension.

This is a key leadership role where you'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for more than 600 employees while leading and developing a high-performing team of three payroll professionals. You'll play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence, while also contributing to a significant payroll transformation initiative.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function across two fortnightly payroll cycles
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of three payroll professionals
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including allowances, leave, back pay, and payroll variations
• Oversee statutory compliance, including payroll tax, superannuation, ATO and ABS reporting requirements
• Manage year-end payroll processes, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
• Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex payroll queries
• Maintain payroll data integrity and support audit and reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and key stakeholders to provide payroll insights and workforce reporting

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a large or complex organisation
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a passion for developing and supporting teams
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Experience working in high-volume and complex payroll environments
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Experience using payroll systems such as Preceda or Dayforce (highly regarded)
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

• A leadership opportunity within a stable, supportive, and collaborative organisation
• Exposure to a major payroll system transformation project
• The chance to drive meaningful process improvements and influence payroll best practice
• A fixed-term contract through to March 2027, with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact while working alongside experienced and engaged stakeholders

If you're a payroll leader looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in a business undergoing exciting change, we'd love to hear from you.