Payroll Manager

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Aurecon Group Full time

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join us on a fixed term contract until December 2024 to manage our payroll function for Australia & New Zealand.

This exciting role is responsible for the day-to-day management and governance of the payroll operations as well as compliance and management of third-party relationships.

This role will include:

- Oversight and sign-off on monthly, fortnightly and ad-hoc pay runs ensuring they are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ownership of monthly payroll reporting, journal preparation and payroll balance sheet reconciliations.
- Working and engaging with the key stakeholders across the business to help improve and further develop the payroll systems functionality and capability.
- Leadership of the onshore Melbourne based payroll compliance team, as well as oversight of Payroll operations carried out by our Aurecon Payroll team in Manila.
- Lead strategic and change management initiatives to improve the payroll function on an ongoing basis.
- Managing the external payroll service provider to ensure adherence to SLA’s and other contractual and compliance obligations.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As well as significant experience in a similar role. Specifically:

- Significant experience as a Payroll Manager, ideally with exposure to large complex organisations.
- Prior Professional Services industry experience preferred.
- Experience using Workday and SAP is preferred.
- Experience managing a third party managed service provider.
- Exceptional interpersonal skill to influence and collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Considerable attention to detail and comfortable with change management.
- Demonstrated experience with people leadership as well as coaching and mentoring of onshore/offshore employees.

Who is Aurecon?

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at

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