
Director - Remuneration and Payroll
1 week ago
Job Description
Aspen Medical is seeking an experienced
Director – Remuneration & Payroll
to join our leadership team. This unique role combines strategic oversight of our remuneration and benefits frameworks with accountability for payroll operations across multiple regions. As an adviser to the Executive Team and Board Committees, you will shape reward strategies that attract, motivate, and retain top talent while ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislation.
This position will suit a leader who is as comfortable at the board table as they are refining payroll processes. A rare mix of strategic thinking, governance and operational delivery. You will lead a high-performing team, partner with key functions across the business, and drive continuous improvement in our reward and payroll practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and govern Aspen Medical's remuneration and benefits frameworks, including executive remuneration, incentive programs, and recognition schemes.
- Lead the annual remuneration review process, supported by robust benchmarking and pay equity analysis.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across Australia (and selected regions), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Drive enhancements to payroll systems, processes, and vendor management for sustainable improvement.
- Provide strategic reporting, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board Committees.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of specialists while fostering collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, and Risk.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in a senior remuneration and/or payroll leadership role within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
- Deep knowledge of Australian legislation covering remuneration, superannuation, payroll tax, leave accruals, and industrial instruments (e.g. Modern Awards, enterprise agreements).
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and managing remuneration frameworks and employee benefits programs.
- Strong payroll governance, compliance, and operational delivery experience, with proven ability to uplift systems and processes.
- Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience preparing reports and papers for executives and boards.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
- High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Finance, or Business.
- Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle) and payroll systems (MicroPay).
- Exposure to payroll compliance across Asia-Pacific or expatriate remuneration frameworks.
Why Join Aspen Medical?
At Aspen Medical, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that delivers essential health solutions across Australia and the world. We combine the agility of a commercial business with the purpose-driven mission of improving health outcomes in complex environments. In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative executive team, shaping how we reward and support our people while leading a function critical to our ongoing success. We offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a values-led organisation.
Apply now
For further inquiries, please contact Andy Maddison
Talent Acquisition Manager for Aspen Medical
Aspen Medical values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from ADF veterans with relevant experience.
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