Payroll Manager

Job title : Payroll Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Jacinta Coyne
Contact email : jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JC13032024
About the role:
I have been engaged to recruit a critical role within a busy organisation based on the lower North Shore. My client is seeking a driven, knowledgeable and switched on Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function on a day to day basis - for about 2,000 employees.

The Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Oversee and manage 2 fortnightly pay-runs for the staff of the business (Support staff, Casuals, Permanent, Part-time)
  • Lead & mentor a small payroll team; promoting a customer service focused mindset
  • Interpret Industrial Agreements such as Awards, Certified Agreements, Letters of Appointment etc.
  • Prepare, balance and reconcile PAYG tax and assist the finance department to reconcile FBT.
  • Oversee superannuation calculations
  • Ensure maintenance of all relevant leave and overtime reports.
  • Manage internal relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Play a significant role in new HRIS Implementation
  • Ensure confidentiality when completing all payroll and associated duties and when speaking with colleagues.
  • Maintain and implement up to date information on changes to payroll and taxation legislation.
  • Promote and implement new payroll procedures to all staff and employees.


The successful applicant:

  • A minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) demonstrated related experience in a similar position
  • Strong experience with payroll systems (iChris preferable) and the implementation of new systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Previous HRIS System implementation experience
  • A great leader; someone who genuinely wants to lead and manage their team to promote the best out of them
  • Time and Attendance experience 
  • Sound understanding of Industrial Awards and experience in interpretation and application
How to apply?

Please submit your CV via the link provided. For additional enquiries please reach out to Jacinta Coyne - jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au