Payroll Manager

At SICE ANZ, we design, deliver, and maintain advanced technology solutions that keep Australia and New Zealand moving safely and efficiently. For over 100 years, we have become an international benchmark in the areas of ITS, tunnels, transport, mobility and smart city services, tolling, water management, security, and civil engineering.

As we continue to expand across the ANZ region, we are investing in building robust internal functions that underpin operational excellence, and payroll is a key part of that transformation.

We are now seeking a Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function across Australia and New Zealand, with the opportunity to influence, shape, and make a real impact on how we support our people and business operations.

This is a standalone, hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to shape the payroll function, transforming it into a streamlined, compliant, and high-performing operation that supports a dynamic and growing organisation.

What you will be doing

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Establish and document payroll processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, taxation, superannuation, and reporting obligations.
• Administer STP submissions, payroll tax, and year-end reconciliations.
• Own and manage our payroll and timekeeping systems ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
• Partner with HR and Finance on process design, reporting, and audit deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as the primary contact for all payroll-related matters across ANZ, delivering exceptional service and expertise.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Relevant formal qualifications in Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
• At least 5 years of payroll processing in Australia, preferably within mid-size to large companies.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand payroll preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience using HR3 or a similar mid-tier payroll system.
• Good understanding of Australian taxation, superannuation, employment law (including Modern Awards) and payroll record-keeping requirements.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organisation and time management skills ensuring deadlines are strictly adhered to while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills and strong customer service focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels within the organisation.
• Advanced level of MS Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Benefits

• A collaborative, supportive and diverse work environment where everyone has the chance to make a difference.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Enjoy a range of benefits including up to 3 additional days of leave per year, access to a learning platform for personal and professional growth, novated leasing, coaching and wellbeing support through our EAP, and much more

SICE ANZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, inviting you to join an organisation dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment. We actively encourage applications from women, individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and those from diverse backgrounds. Your unique perspectives contribute to our collective strength. Be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity - apply today.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.