Payroll Compliance Manager

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia - Local Australian Owned Retail Brand - Flexible work - hybrid model working in the office 3days office and 2 days WFH - Great team member benefits - 5th week annual leave, paid parental leave, product discounts and more **About us** For 30 years, Total Tools has operated as the ultimate tool shop, delivering the right tools and advice for our customers. Our shelves are packed with the best professional tools to help tradies build Australia, but it is our team who are packed with passion for the tradies that makes us number one. We have over 115 stores and 2000 team members across Australia, and our stores are locally owned and operated. At Total Tools we are all about getting it done, together. We show up for our mates and stay for our careers. You can grab the job and run with it, knowing that you can make a big impact and that we will back you to get it done. In 2020, we were proud to join the Metcash group, alongside brands such as IGA, Mitre 10 and Home Timber and Hardware (just to name a few). Join us and be part of something bigger. Our operating model is one that respects and invests in our team and customers. We live by our values - **Let's talk about you.** Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, the Payroll Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Total Tools Retail network’s payroll processes are fully compliant with Fair Work legislation and industry regulations. This role leads payroll processes and compliance initiatives to safeguard against legislative risk, drive operational excellence, and support the retail network by ensuring accurate payroll and Time & Attendance record-keeping. **Sounds great Tell me about the role.** - Develop, implement, and maintain a payroll compliance framework aligned with Fair Work obligations. - Lead the successful implementation and continuous improvement of the Time & Attendance system across all Total Tools stores - Provide comprehensive training and upskilling for payroll and back-office teams on payroll processes, record-keeping, and compliance best practices. - Monitor compliance standards, ensuring accurate payroll processing across the network using the Time & Attendance and Pronto payroll systems. - Conduct regular payroll audits and compliance health checks, ensuring adherence to governance standards. - Oversee and authorise all aspects of payroll processing, including payroll tax, superannuation, and child support payments. - Support store acquisitions by coordinating payroll compliance during due diligence, preacquisition, and integration phases. - Oversee payroll reviews for new acquisitions and ensure correct payroll configurations for all employees. - Drive the implementation of the Time & Attendance system for new acquisitions, providing post-acquisition support for ongoing compliance. - Conduct post-acquisition payroll health checks and provide continuous improvement recommendations. - Act as the primary point of contact for payroll compliance across the Total Tools network, ensuring effective collaboration with Franchisees, JV Partners, and internal teams. - Establish structured reporting and communication channels, providing regular updates on compliance performance and risks to senior leadership. - Engage with external regulatory bodies (e.g., Fair Work Ombudsman, ATO, Services Australia) as required. - Together with the head of P&C, develop and update payroll policies to reflect legislative changes and best practices. - Implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies to prevent payroll non-compliance. - Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancement and ensuring compliance standards evolve with regulatory updates. **About you** - Minimum 5+ years of experience in payroll leadership or management roles. - Proven experience in implementing and managing payroll systems such as Pronto and Time & Attendance software. - Sound proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience handling confidential information with integrity. - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - In-depth knowledge of the General Retail Industry Award, Storage Services and Wholesale Award, and Clerks Private Sector Award. - Certifications such as Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent (desirable). **Life at Metcash** Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 10