Payroll Manager

Job title : Payroll Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Outstanding remuneration plus annual bonus
Contact name : Daniel Close
Contact email : dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : DCPRM04351
The Organisation
Our client is an outstanding ASX listed organisation with over 2,500 employees. They are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll division in a role that sees you as part of a broader People & Culture team. With excellent staff benefits, this role will be an exciting opportunity for those looking for their next challenge.

Responsibilities  
Reporting into the GM of People, the role will involve taking leadership of the Payroll team with key tasks involving:
  • Management of a medium sized team of 10 staff
  • Overseeing the end to end payroll processing for over 2,500 staff using Chris 21 and Workday on a fortnightly and monthly frequency
  • Ensuring the compliance and governance of the payroll
  • Completion of PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover and Superannuation payments
  • Preparation of monthly payroll journals for posting into the General Ledger
  • Senior stakeholder engagement with staff
  • Ensure relevant awards and legislation are interpreted
  • Develop and strive for process improvement to improve efficiencies
  • Proving accurate information in response to employee queries
  • Leading system improvements and upgrades
Candidate Profile
The successful applicant will have proven leadership experience in a similar Payroll Manager position along with the following skills and attributes:
  • Previous experience in a payroll leadership role, ideally within a large scale environment
  • Exposure to a large system such as Chris 21, iChris, Workday, SAP or SuccessFactors ECP
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • The ability to interpret numerous awards and EBAs
  • Proven process improvement initiatives
What's on Offer
  • Excellent employee benefits including bonus potential
  • Senior leadership role within an ASX listed business
  • Work with an excellent leader, renowned for being supportive and a great mentor
To discuss further, please contact Daniel at dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au