Payroll Compliance Lead

Payroll Compliance Lead - 12-month contract with view to extension

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance. We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to be part of our Pay Accuracy program. You'll take charge of ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant quality assurance across a workforce with over 100 Enterprise Agreements. You will lead a small team of experts reviewing payroll and Kronos data to ensure employees are paid in accordance with EA requirements, and recommend improvements to enhance future compliance. You will also manage relationships with stakeholders to improve pay accuracy and EA rule awareness.

1. Manage the delivery of a major workstream focused on Payroll and Time & Attendance activities.
2. Lead a team of payroll and Kronos experts performing quality assurance on pay accuracy and EA compliance, organizing their workload and ensuring deliverables.
3. Ensure compliance with industrial instruments, payroll legislation, and EA provisions.
4. Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams to ensure pay modeling accuracy.
5. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries promptly.
6. Identify potential solutions, gain stakeholder agreement, and document risks associated with payroll processes.
7. Support business units with pay solutions that facilitate EA pay rule compliance.
8. Regularly review and improve payroll processes for efficiency.
9. Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

You are an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll systems, legislation, and stakeholder engagement. You will bring:

• Proven leadership in payroll management and staff development in high-volume environments.
• Deep knowledge of statutory payroll requirements, legislation, and salary packaging.
• Ability to interpret Awards, EBAs, and industrial instruments.
• Experience with Time & Attendance and Payroll systems.
• Experience with large organizational payroll systems and compliance projects preferred.
• Familiarity with data models and payroll processes.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of LSL legislation, redundancy calculations, PAYG, and reconciliations.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in validating payroll models and managing payroll resources.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a critical project within a dynamic organization, directly influencing operational excellence and payroll accuracy.

• Hybrid flexibility to suit your needs.
• Supportive and safe work environment.
• Great benefits including employee share programs, discounts, salary packaging, vaccinations, EAP, and private health insurance discounts.

Our recruitment involves checks such as criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, and verification of qualifications and right-to-work.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us via email.

Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future.

Click the Apply button below or visit our careers page to submit your application and help us make a positive impact together.

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Applications close: 12 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Milton QLD Australia, Melbourne VIC Australia

Categories: Finance