Payroll Manager

Location: New South Wales
Discipline: Payroll Support
Job type: Contracting
Salary: AU$70 - AU$85 per hour + Super
Contact name: Ursula Campos

Contact email: ursula.campos@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 555805_1768457504
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

About the Role


We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a well-established payroll function for a large, multi-site organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and oversee payroll operations for a high-volume workforce.

You'll manage a team of 3 and ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing. This role offers the chance to step into a stable environment while driving process improvements and contributing to strategic payroll initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce across multiple sites.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements (EA).
  • Manage statutory reporting including Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other ATO requirements.
  • Oversee superannuation, leave entitlements, termination payments and payroll tax obligations.
  • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and prepare accurate reports for stakeholders.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, including mentoring and coaching team members for career growth.
  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements in collaboration with HR.
  • Provide timely and professional support for employee payroll queries.

About You

  • At least 2 years' experience managing a payroll team in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements (EA).
  • Proven leadership skills with experience coaching and developing payroll teams.
  • Experience working with large ERP payroll systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Tertiary qualifications in payroll, finance or HR are desirable.

Please apply though the link below or email ursula.campos@accountability.com.au

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