Senior Payroll Lead

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Digital-Connections Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The Senior Payroll Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll function to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees. This role oversees payroll operations, systems, compliance with tax and labor laws, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Payroll Lead acts as the key liaison between HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to deliver a seamless payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate calculation of statutory contributions (social insurance, health insurance, pensions, taxes).
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare and issue payslips, payroll reports, and year-end statements.
  • Lead a team responsible for providing world-class payroll and timekeeping services to over 4,000 employees across payrolls in Australia
  • Develop a high performing team including the supervision and development of local payroll talent ensuring values and behaviours are modelled
  • Drive first time quality in leading payroll execution by managing program metrics.
  • Help define and track KPIs and ensure performance within targeted measures
  • Ensure robust payroll process documentation and training for internal and external teams
  • Drive continuous improvements in payroll operations and employees' experience
  • Implement stakeholder communication and contact plans

Technical Competencies

  • Should have excellent understanding of payroll best practices and in depth knowledge of Australian payroll requirements including tax regulations
  • Must have good experience with systems and financials - Aurian or Peoplesoft
  • Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the different HR, Payroll, Timekeeping & Attendance systems, and process including the impact of changes in one area on another area.
  • Ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

Click apply or send in your resume to

  • stand-alone payroll officer

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Absolute Payroll Full time $95,000 - $100,000 per year

    This award winning and market leading engineering consultancy, has a rare opening for an experienced payroll specialist, with a minimum of five year payroll expertise, taking sole ownership of their end to end payroll processes for circa 300 employees.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued,...

  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Troocoo Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    About the Opportunity:We are partnering with a leading mining organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary contract, based in Brisbane's CBD. This role offers the chance to contribute to payroll operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in a large, complex...

  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Michael Page Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Want to join an industry leader with a loyal customer base, a strong team culture, and a genuine focus on supporting its people? We're looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to take on a critical role in national payroll operations.Client DetailsReporting to the Head of Finance you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll...

  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

    Overview- Full time, permanent- Take ownership of payrollAbout Our ClientReporting to the Head of Finance you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across a large and diverse workforce. This is a senior-level role where you'll act as the subject matter expert, interpreting complex Awards and EBAs, leading compliance...

  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

    OverviewFull time, permanentTake ownership of payrollAbout Our ClientReporting to the Head of Finance you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across a large and diverse workforce. This is a senior-level role where you'll act as the subject matter expert, interpreting complex Awards and EBAs, leading compliance...

  • Payroll Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia CleanCo Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Design and deliver continuous improvement projects.Leading our company's payroll team.Hybrid working model – work from home 2 days per week.About U**sAt CleanCo we are delivering clean energy solutions to help our customers thrive in a net zero futur**e.We own and operate more than 1GW of low emission energy generation and we are actively growing our...

  • Senior Payroll Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hays | Accountancy & Finance Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Senior Payroll Compliance Officer | Brisbane CBD | 6-month contract Your new companyThis leading Queensland-based services company that operates across a range of disciplines is growing from strength to strength. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Compliance Officer to join their team on a contract basis for 6-months. Their offices are based...

  • Senior Payroll Consultant

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Step into a key leadership role with the Queensland Department of Education as a Senior Payroll Consultant, where you'll lead and support payroll teams to deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant services across the state. In this role, you'll drive continuous improvement, provide authoritative advice on payroll and HR policies, and shape operational...

  • Senior Payroll Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WorkCover Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership guiding our organisation's 2030 Strategy. We're embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation that will enable us to continue making a positive difference to people's lives and keep Queenslanders working.About the Role:In this newly...

  • Senior Manager, Payroll

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WorkCover Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership guiding our organisation's 2030 Strategy. We're embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation that will enable us to continue making a positive difference to people's lives and keep Queenslanders working.About the Role:In this newly...