Payroll Manager

Tax-free benefit: Up to $18,549 of your income tax-free through salary packaging
- Purposeful work: Lead improvements, enhance systems, and ensure compliance to create meaningful impact
- Professional development: Benefit from opportunities for career growth and skill development
- Permanent full-time position: Enjoy job stability and security with full-time work

**About Us**
Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

**About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced **Payroll Manager** to lead our payroll function and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services across a diverse, multi-site aged care workforce.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this key leadership role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations and leading a small, dedicated team. The Payroll Manager ensures compliance with relevant legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements, while promoting service excellence, continuous improvement, and strong internal controls.
- Oversee the full payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing across multiple sites and employee groups.
- Lead, coach, and support the payroll team to build capability and maintain a high standard of service and compliance.
- Collaborate with People Services and operational teams to resolve payroll queries, clarify entitlements, and improve staff access to payroll information.
- Ensure accurate preparation and submission of payroll reports, superannuation, and statutory compliance obligations.
- Work closely with Finance and external auditors to support payroll-related reporting and audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes, improve efficiency, and support broader organisational priorities.

**About You**
This role is suited to someone who is organised, collaborative, and thrives in a people-focused environment. Your ability to lead with clarity, provide trusted payroll advice, and support employees and managers across the organisation will be central to your success.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-site environment—ideally within aged care, health, or community services.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act, Aged Care Act, and relevant industrial instruments.
- A confident and supportive leader, able to guide teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to process improvement.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
- High standards of confidentiality, discretion, and accuracy.
- Familiarity with payroll systems and reporting tools; experience with TechnologyOne and rostering platforms such as Humanforce is desirable but not essential.

**Why Lutheran Homes Group?**
At our organisation, you’ll enjoy a **supportive team environment** with ample **opportunities for growth** as we continue to expand. We believe in fostering a professional yet fun culture where every team member is valued. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing in your career, this role offers the perfect balance.

Applications close **10:00 pm Thursday 7 August 2024.