Payroll Manager
2 days ago
Join to apply for the Payroll Manager role at Appreciating Payroll.
Base pay range: A$150,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This role is part of a service provider environment and involves leading payroll operations with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service to employees.
Responsibilities- Oversee the delivery of effective and efficient payroll operations, including payment, disbursement, checking and reconciliation procedures.
- Prepare, balance, and reconcile payroll data and related tax obligations; collaborate with the finance team on reconciling FBT, superannuation, and payment summaries.
- Consolidate benefits with the P&C team and identify process improvements; manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements.
- Ensure payroll information and records are maintained to statutory requirements and support internal/external audits related to payroll.
- Lead the development and maintenance of payroll policies and procedures; implement benchmarking exercises.
- Monitor changes to payroll and tax legislation; manage risk, business continuity, and internal controls within payroll.
- Provide strategic leadership for payroll systems, reporting, and process improvements; coach and develop a high-performing payroll team.
- Collaborate with the Head of People, Culture & Safety and the broader People & Culture team to drive continuous improvement across payroll systems and workflows.
- Demonstrated experience as a Payroll Manager (minimum 5 years) handling payroll for 1,000+ employees.
- In-depth knowledge of general payroll practices, legislation, Modern Awards, Payroll tax, WorkCover, and related jurisdictions; experience with ATO, Centrelink, and superannuation clearing houses.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in payroll calculations and processing; experience in a Health or Aged Care environment is helpful.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and priority-setting skills; strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced Excel and system reporting skills; proficiency with MS Office programs. Knowledge of NDIs Workers Screening is a plus.
You are an experienced Payroll Manager ready to move beyond BAU to focus on strategy, process improvement, and compliance. You will lead payroll operations, drive improvements, and support a values-driven organisation.
Team & CultureLead, coach, and inspire an engaged payroll team; implement best practices and governance; support performance reviews and professional development; maintain a positive, respectful work environment and high standards of professional conduct in line with company values.
What We OfferSalary circa $150,000 - $160,000 + Super, onsite parking, and easy transport links. Weekly team lunches, birthday celebrations, and awareness days contribute to a positive, welcoming culture. The company operates 4 days in the office with 1 day work-from-home.
How to ApplyIf you are keen to learn more, please submit your resume to Marcus Stubbs at Appreciating Payroll Recruitment.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Human Resources
- Accounting/Auditing
- Health and Human Services
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