- $130,000 + super + benefits
- Inner East Location | On-Site Carpark
- Hybrid working | 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
Our client is a long‑established organisation playing a critical role in Australia’s logistics and supply chain network. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to join their supportive and high performing team. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role, well suited to someone who thrives in complex payroll environments and can lead decisively and pragmatically during periods of transformation.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Payroll & People Systems, this role will manage 3 direct reports, and will involve but won't be limited to the following:
- Ensure compliance, governance & audit readiness
- Manage end-to-end payroll processes
- Oversee managed service provider
- Manage pay & time systems and data
- Act as escalation point for complex issue resolution
- Driving continuous improvement and system optimisation
- Implement effective risk management strategies & controls monitoring
- Mentoring and developing payroll team members
- Support the team as back-up during absences
What's on Offer
- $130k + super
- Flexible working: 3 days work from home
- Inclusive workplace culture with a strong values foundation
- Discounted private health insurance
- Additional purchased leave available
- Access to Novated Leasing
Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- Significant experience leading small Payroll teams in a complex, award/EBA driven environment
- Strong team leadership, coaching, and development skills
- Experience building relationship across the business
- Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation – New Zealand knowledge a bonus
- Experience managing Pay & Time systems and data
- Proven experience delivering and driving for results
- High attention to detail and analytical capability
- A collaborative and strategic mindset
- Exposure to working with a managed service provider advantageous
