Payroll Manager
- Competitive Salary + Super | Permanent / Full-Time | Lewisham, 2049
- Lead a high-volume payroll function with full ownership
- Play a key role in payroll optimisation, compliance, and enterprise-level initiatives
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and operating at scale within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
THE COMPANY
AccountAbility are partnering with a large, well-established Australian organisation operating nationally within a consumer-focused, multi-site environment. The business employs several thousand employees across Australia and is known for its strong internal culture, stability, and long-term vision.
With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a supportive, people-first environment where payroll is seen as a critical and valued function within the business.
DUTIES
- Take full ownership of payroll operations for a large, dispersed workforce across multiple sites.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals to ensure high performance and engagement.
- Manage all payroll cycles, including fortnightly and monthly runs, maintaining strict accuracy and compliance.
- Serve as the key point of contact for complex payroll queries, award interpretations, and compliance challenges.
- Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including tax reporting, superannuation, and other regulatory requirements.
- Review and reconcile payroll data to financial records and work closely with Finance for accurate reporting.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency, controls, and data integrity.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Extensive experience managing payroll functions in high-volume, multi-site organisations.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing a payroll team.
- In-depth understanding of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Proficiency with payroll and time & attendance systems, with a focus on improving system efficiency.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate reporting and actionable insights.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly under tight deadlines.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for improving processes and operational excellence.
If you have the skills required, please apply now.
If we have spoken previously, feel free to call me directly on 02 8296 5322 to save time applying.
