Payroll Manager

Job title : Payroll Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000 + super
Contact name : Jacob Collins
Contact email : jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JC 1586048

•$110-120k + super 
• Melbourne Inner Suburbs Location | Close to PT Links 
• Work under fantastic leadership 

The Organisation

Our client is a leading organisation in their field, who have an extremely reputable name in the market. They have been around for 40+ years and in this time have grown their presence to a 15+ office network across Melbourne. They recently saw a change in senior leadership and as such, are preparing for a period of growth and need to get the right people in the right places, hence the need to recruit a Payroll Manager who would look to become a part of this journey. 

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while delivering excellent service to employees and stakeholders. Your key duties will include:

• Processing monthly payroll from start to finish for 400 employees using Keypay (Employment Hero).
• Maintaining and updating payroll and HR systems.
• Calculating and processing pay adjustments, new starter setups, and termination payments.
• Performing month-end payroll reconciliations and journal entries.
• Managing payroll tax, superannuation, deductions, and salary packaging.
• Providing payroll-related data and reports to external parties as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in end-to-end, standalone payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to self-review.
• The ability to adapt and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience with Keypay (Employment Hero) would be advantageous but is not necessary for the role.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the broader team.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full time opportunity with flexible working hours and WFH options available.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A conveniently located office space in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs
• The chance to play a key role in shaping and improving payroll processes in a growing business. 

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional seeking a new challenge in an environment that would be highly supportive, we'd love to hear from you! 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Jacob Collins at jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au