Payroll and Compliance Manager

$132,326 to $138,384 pa (HEW 9)
Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
$132,326 TO $138,384 (HEW 9) + 17% SUPERANNUATION
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
ONGOING, FULL TIME - FLEXIBLE WORKING OFFERED
Edith Cowan University
At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.
Our new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia. It will bring incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.
About the Opportunity
This full time, ongoing position for Payroll & Compliance Manager within the People and Culture Team and attracts remuneration of $132,326- $138,384 (HEW 9) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.
The overall aim of the People & Culture team, and its new supporting plan, is to articulate a vision for ECU to empower the talent and potential of our staff. We recognise that our people are the key to our success and the centre of everything we do. We have a strong organisational culture and high levels of satisfaction expressed by our staff and invite you to join our team to contribute to making ECU a great place to work.
Having recently articulated ECU’s Employee Value Proposition, the People & Culture team are moving to a future-focussed strategic approach to align with best practice that best supports the overall ECU strategy.
You will join a team of HR professionals within the People & Culture Operations team to provide solutions that drive employee focused solutions to university clients and stakeholders.
Are you Ready join a team at ECU to ensure, efficiency and integrity in every payslip?
Key Criteria
To be successful you will have experience in a similar role and will demonstrate experience in:
Leading a payroll team for delivering the end-to-end payroll - Ascender experience preferable
Managing Audit activities with regulators and internal stakeholders.
Deep dive reviews, to support assurance programs of work.
Comprehensive understanding of payroll management, wage compliance, legislative changes, and industry best practice.
Design and delivery of process improvements (including technology)
Managing the development and execution of internal payroll compliance programs of works
Development and implementation of policies and procedures
Confidence in managing stakeholder relationships, including External governing bodies.
About you
**You will be able to demonstrate**:
Proven success in collaborative stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide support and advice at all levels.
How you have made an impact and influenced in a constructive, proactive manner.
That you are flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
Proven experience in establishing modernised payroll and compliance frameworks.
Strong Change management

**Benefits**:
Our range of benefits and services are designed to ensure our staff are fulfilled, healthy and moving forward at ECU.
From a world class working environment to ongoing professional development, our staff enjoy the opportunity to maintain work-life quality whilst pursuing their careers with diverse range of roles options and pace.
Ongoing salary increments & pre-tax salary packaging options.
17.5% leave loading + the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Healthy workplace and a supportive team environment.
Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
State-of-the-art facilities and access to the latest technologies
A variety of cafes, and convenient on-campus services such as a medical centre & hairdresser
On-campus parking
Varied pathways for career advancement and professional development.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website
Contact
How to Apply
Applications close on Tuesday 26th November at 11:30pm AWST.
Equity and inclusive practice are at the core of ECU’s values in widening participation and successes in higher education. We recognise diversity enriches our institution and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.
Here, everyone is empowered and supported to fulfill their potential in a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
LI-DNP