Your new company
Industry-leading and family-owned, this business provides reliable and customer-tailored services to their clients across various industries. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function, lead various projects, and be hands-on with the day-to-day payroll function.
Your new role
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage a payroll team of 4, including providing hands-on support, training, and development to team members
- Oversee the entire payroll function, including being involved in the high-volume, complex payroll process
- Ensure compliance with multiple Awards and EAs
- Foster a collaborative and empathetic team culture
- Manage the projects of system transitions and implementations, including linking the payroll system to the finance and HR software
- Facilitate system testing, phasing out legacy systems, and ensuring smooth transitions whilst collaborating with HR, finance, and operations teams to align systems and processes; provide expertise and guidance regarding payroll complexities
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience managing complex payrolls across multiple entities
- Demonstrated experience in processing payroll within complex Awards, EAs and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated success in leading payroll system implementations and integrations
- Skilled in managing testing phases, system transitions, and go-live processes
- Experience leading and mentoring payroll teams
- Empathetic and hands-on leadership style
- Ability to foster team development and performance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable engaging with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and confidently
- Exposure to portable long service leave is desired
What you'll get in return
- Family-owned business with a warm, inclusive culture – business-owner and leadership team approachable and present daily
- Free street parking and close proximity to public transport
- Monthly birthday celebrations and regular team food events
- Stable and close-knit team with long-standing members
- Generous salary + 1 day WFH
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Taliye Yaman at Taliye.yaman@hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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