Remuneration and Payroll System Manager

Full-time, Ongoing, APS 6 position
- Attractive employee benefits including 15.4% superannuation
- Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Remuneration and Payroll System Manager to join our Human Resources team in this full-time, ongoing APS Level 6 position.

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire.

We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future.

The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum

The Remuneration and Payroll System Manager position is responsible for overseeing the payroll function to ensure alignment with the Museum’s strategic objectives and compliance with regulatory standards.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead the payroll team, manage system administration (Aurion), ensuring compliance with regulations, provide expert advice & reporting, and drive continuous improvement to the ANMM.

**High level overview of accountabilities**:
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:
**Payroll and Benefits Management**
- Direct and oversee the accurate and timely end-to-end payroll process including allowances, overtime, leave calculations and other entitlements.
- Generate and analyse payroll reports to provide reliable information to executive management for decision making. Regularly review payroll data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver expert guidance on employee remuneration, conditions and entitlements, Address complex queries and provide solutions that align with organisational policies and legal requirements
- Regularly review benefits administration processes to ensure alignment with legislative changes and best practices. Implement improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency, and to support the organisations strategic goals.

**Payroll System and Compliance**
- Administer the Aurion HRIS by overseeing system settings and configurations, managing data to meet legislative and organisational requirements. Continuously explore improvements and innovations to enhance payroll efficiency.
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, ensuring adherence to legal requirements, and conduct regular audits to verify data integrity. Address discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and revise policies and procedures to enhance compliance and streamline operations. Stay informed about best practices and emerging regulations to keep procedures up-to-date.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimise payroll operations. Stay informed about industry and APS trends and best practices to drive innovation and maintain compliance.
- Lead the implementation of changes in payroll processes and systems, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication with stakeholders.

**Leadership and Team Development**
- Provide clear direction and support to the payroll team & external contractor/support, ensuring effective management and high performance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Essential**
- **Qualifications and Expertise**: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in payroll and HR, including complex functions and reporting.
- **Ability to interpret **Enterprise Agreements and Determinations, AASB standards, APS legislative framework, and Australian payroll & HR legislations (e.g., the Public Service Act 1999, Superannuation Legislation, LSL Act 1976, Fair Work Act, NES) and policies of the APSC, FWC, ATO, Remuneration Tribunal, Comcare, and other relevant authorities.
- **HRIS Software**: Advanced in Excel & demonstrated expertise with on-premises Aurion, or the ability to quickly acquire, including User Utility Functions, Batch & Bulk Processing, API, Query Tools, Code Designs, Business Rules, BPA, and other configurations.
- **Interpersonal Abilities**: Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a strategic focus on payroll; commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- **Skills**: Strong problem-solving & attention to detail, project management, and communication abilities; adept at building relationships, managing competing priorities, and influencing decisions.

**Desirable**