Payroll Manager

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Appreciating Payroll Full time
Overview

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.
Qualifications & Skills
  • 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.
About the Role

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 & Culture

Lead, 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 Offer

Salary 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 Apply

If you are keen to learn more, please submit your resume to Marcus Stubbs at Appreciating Payroll Recruitment.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources
  • Accounting/Auditing
Industries
  • Health and Human Services

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