Head of Payroll

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

$200,000 + Superannuation;
Manage a sizeable team administering a large-scale payroll; and

Drive payroll optimisation and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As an industry juggernaut, this business has a brand synonymous with success and excellence in service. Their culture is built on collaboration, leading from the front and always putting their customers first. Their performance and profitability is the envy of all competitors. The culture is truly unique, and it's no wonder why people stay and become "lifers" while enjoying excellent career development and opportunities.

The Role

**Duties will include**:
Overseeing the end-to-end payroll function and operations of a large team;
Oversee and manage the integrity of the T&A and payroll systems;
Manage external relationships relating to salary packaging, superannuation, car leasing programs and health programs;
Be the escalation point for confidential payroll requests including separation agreements, discretionary payments and remuneration strategies;
Work to continuously improve payroll systems, processes and procedures while working to ensure the professional development of the team;
Oversee payroll audit and compliance requirements;
Drive the month-end obligations relating to payroll as well as budgeting process for the payroll team; and

Liaise with senior leadership across HR, Finance and Technology.

Your Background

You will possess strong management skills and demonstrate the ability to grow and develop talent through their own careers;
Experience with managing month-end and year-end payroll processes;
Experience managing bonus and commission structures and worked with salary packaging providers;
Understanding global mobility and moving staff in and out of the country;
You will be curious and always questioning processes and looking for more efficient ways of working;
Strong attention to detail is a no-brainer; and

Strong interpersonal skills are 100% essential as payroll here is a true business partnering function.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Liam Hassell at u&u on 02 8245 7917 quoting reference number 30584. Alternatively, please click to apply.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

Liam Hassell.

PARTNER, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Get in touch
Call me on 02 8245 7917
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