Senior Payroll Manager

7 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time
About the Company

Davidson Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy, with a strong presence across the entire sugar value chain. Our client is dedicated to innovation and operational excellence, offering high-quality products for both local and international markets. Their operations include everything from growing and processing raw materials to producing renewable energy, ethanol, and sustainable agricultural products, as well as manufacturing popular products found on supermarket shelves. Committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and maintaining a collaborative workplace culture, our client is a true industry leader.

About the Role

As the Senior Payroll Manager, you will hold a senior role in our payroll department, responsible for the management, operational planning, and execution of payroll activities across multiple business units. You will manage a team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for approximately 2,000 employees under 12 industrial instruments, with an annual payroll budget of $200 million. Your role will include ensuring legislative and business compliance, optimising payroll processes, and acting as the 2IC for the Compensation and Benefits Manager, stepping in to manage payroll responsibilities in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the payroll team to deliver efficient daily, weekly, monthly, and annual payroll processes.
  • Manage payroll operations, minimising errors, and optimising processes to improve efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and business rules.
  • Oversee data management, including recovery processes and data mining for analysis and modelling.
  • Serve as the key system administrator for Kronos, managing system changes, data integrity, and training.
  • Manage the performance and development of the payroll team in line with company HR standards.
About You

You are an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Manager with a strong background in managing complex payroll operations. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have a deep understanding of payroll legislation and systems. You are a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to process improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • 5+ years' experience in a similar management role with hands-on payroll processing experience.
  • Payroll Manager's Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Management.
  • Experience with multi-award payrolls, award interpretation, and the sugar industry.
  • Project management experience for payroll systems and processes.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and legislation, including PAYG taxation, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and superannuation.
  • Understanding of industrial relations, the Fair Work Act, and state-based industrial acts.
  • Experience with large-scale corporate payroll and HR systems, preferably SAP, and time and attendance systems like Kronos.
  • Proficiency in data mining, analysis, and modelling.
  • Project management skills for payroll-related projects, such as system implementations and upgrades.
The Benefits
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
  • The chance to work with a leader in sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy.
  • Engage in meaningful work that contributes to sustainable practices and industry leadership.

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