Payroll Lead

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Michael Page Full time
Payroll Lead - 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office

Base pay range

A$125,000.00/yr - A$130,000.00/yr

Are you ready to lead meaningful change while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance? Michael Page is proudly partnering with an ASX-listed business to recruit a permanent Payroll Lead.

Our client is currently embarking on a major transformation program, consolidating payroll processes across multiple business units to create a more streamlined, efficient, and compliant function. This is a business that takes payroll seriously - compliance, accuracy, and employee experience are top priorities. To achieve this, they invest heavily in cutting-edge systems and best-practice processes, ensuring their payroll operations are future-ready. They foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. With a strong focus on career progression, this is an organisation where you can make a real impact and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The flexibility on offer is testament to the trust they place in all team members

Description

  • Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing (high volume).
  • Drive process consolidation and standardisation across multiple business units.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure payroll compliance and best practice.
  • Provide strategic direction to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
  • Monitor and report on payroll performance metrics and compliance standards.
  • Champion change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
  • Build capability within the payroll team through coaching and professional development.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align payroll strategy with broader business objectives.

Profile

  • Proven experience in payroll leadership with a strong focus on strategic change management.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance and governance.
  • Experience with payroll systems implementation or optimisation is highly desirable.
  • Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Job Offer

  • $130,000 + super
  • Permanent role
  • 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office
  • Strategic leadership role

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email jonathandawson@michaelpage.com.au

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing

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