Leading Payroll Operations Specialist

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePayroll Full time $150,000 - $160,000
Job Opportunity: Payroll Operations Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Operations Lead to join our organization.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading payroll operations with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service to employees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee effective and efficient payroll delivery, 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.
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.

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