Payroll Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AccountAbility Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Payroll Manager

  • Take ownership of payroll operations in a fast-growing, global business expanding into Australia.
  • Chance to lead transformation, drive compliance, and shape a high-performing payroll function
  • $160,000 - $180,000 + Super | Fully remote role - work from anywhere in Australia

Looking for senior Payroll Managers with experience in leadership, process improvements, compliance, and large transformation projects

Role Overview

Lead the end-to-end payroll function for a fast growing, acquisitive organisation. Manage payroll operations across multiple entities, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and global teams to build a scalable, high-performing payroll division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dive under the hood of the current payroll function and optimise/set up process, ensuring compliance and identifying process improvements
  • Manage fortnightly payroll across multiple entities and states
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, superannuation, and tax obligations
  • Asses the current system architect and evaluate other potential options, presenting a business case to Global Head office
  • Manage, mentor and develop current payroll team
  • Lead payroll integration for new acquisitions
  • Coordinate FBT, payroll tax, and workers compensation lodgements
  • Establish governance frameworks and conduct compliance reviews
  • Drive automation and process improvements
  • Provide payroll reporting and insights to senior leadership
  • Act as primary contact for payroll queries

Skills & Experience

  • Experienced Payroll Manager who has exposure to process improvements and large transformation projects
  • Experienced within a global organisation and having to deal with multiple acquisitions
  • Knowledge of Employment Hero (Beneficial)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Passion for continuous improvement and system optimisation

If we have met/spoken before please feel free to call or email me directly - Otherwise please apply now

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(AccountAbility has been specialising in Payroll recruitment, both on a temporary and permanent basis across the Sydney Market for 20+ years If this particular role doesn't suit then please reach out to Gina Morley to support you further)

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