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Payroll Team Lead

Michael Page
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

As Payroll Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entities and states. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives. A key focus will be rolling out Payday Super, ensuring compliance with new legislative requirements and embedding best-practice processes. This role involves collaborating with HR and Finance teams, managing audits, and supporting system upgrades to enhance payroll functionality and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities and states.
  • Develop and implement best-practice payroll frameworks and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, including Payroll Tax, Superannuation, STP reporting, and Payday Super implementation.
  • Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
  • Collaborate on system upgrades and payroll-related projects, providing expert recommendations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.



Requirements:

  • Strong payroll experience across complex environments.
  • SAP experience
  • Exposure to payroll systems implementation and testing (desirable).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative approach.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Conditions:

  • Opportunity to join a large, growing organisation backed by private equity.
  • 12 month fixed term contract
  • Up to $180,000 including super
  • Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days WFH).
  • Amazing office space and collaborative culture.
  • Chance to lead payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
14 Jan 2026;   from: michaelpage.com.au

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