Payroll Manager
- $160,000 - $170,000 + Super | Sydney CBD | 3 Days WFH
Passionate & truly focused technical BAU People Leader to lead a team of 4
- Manage BAU Operations working closely with the Head of Payroll & Transformation
Be instrumental in stabilising BAU, managing a team of 4 & driving meaningful process improvements across function undergoing positive transformation
We're partnering with a leading organisation that is embarking on a significant payroll transformation journey. They are seeking a people‑focused, technically strong Payroll Manager to lead, stabilise, and uplift their payroll function during a period of change and growth.
BENEFITS
- Work closely with the Head of Payroll as they guide the function through a Payroll Transformation project with full backing from the CFO, HR and Finance to drive change, implement stronger controls, and uplift the payroll team.
- High visibility and influence, genuine voice at the table.
- 3 Days WFH
- Warm, inclusive culture with leaders who value transparency, trust and collaboration.
- Drive process improvements and build a resilient BAU environment.
- Opportunity to shape the function long‑term
- Passionate Leader who is highly supportive and committed to investing in payroll.
THE ROLE
- Oversee and hands on with all BAU payroll operations across fortnightly and monthly cycles
- Lead, mentor and uplift a team of four BAU payroll staff, assessing capability, identifying gaps and strengthening performance.
- Build and embed robust controls, compliance frameworks and payroll accuracy standards.
- Implement process improvements to stabilise BAU operations and create long‑term operational excellence.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, including the CFO, maintaining an open, honest and collaborative approach.
- Contribute to broader payroll transformation and the future operating model.
THE PERSON
You will thrive here if you are:
- A people‑focused leader who builds trust, loyalty and team engagement.
- Highly skilled technically, with strong knowledge of payroll legislation, processes and controls.
- Passionate about payroll operations, BAU quality, and improving how payroll is delivered.
- Open, honest and approachable, with a warm leadership style
- Confident in leading through change, the journey won't be easy, but it will be rewarding.
- Someone who isn't afraid to get hands-on when needed and demonstrates situational leadership.
- A quick learner with ambition to grow your career and elevate the payroll function.
- Experience with Workday is ideal (but not essential)
- Technical knowledge with great attitude, capability and leadership style matter most.
This is a truly exciting position, if we have you are already in my Payroll Network before please feel free to call or email me directly - Otherwise please apply now, or contact Gina Morley at AccountAbility on 02 8296 5314 for further information.
(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!)
