Payroll Manager

Job title : Payroll Manager
Location : Melbourne
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 + superannuation
Contact name : Daniel Close
Contact email : dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1124894
The Organisation
Our client is an Australian founded success story who has operations across Australia and New Zealand. With over 2700 employees, this organisation is going from strength to strength and require the skills of an experienced Payroll Manager to join their fast paced team. With excellent staff benefits, and a fun and dynamic team environment on offer, this role will be an exciting opportunity for those looking for their next challenge.

Job Responsibilities  
Reporting into the CFO the role will involve taking leadership of the Payroll team with key tasks involving:
  • Overseeing the end to end payroll processing using Micropay Meridian
  • Assisting with PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover and Superannuation payments
  • Preparation of monthly payroll journals for posting into the General Ledger
  • Lead and mentor a team of two Payroll Officers
  • Provide ongoing training to team
  • Ensure relevant Awards and legislation are interpreted
  • Develop and strive for process improvement to improve efficiencies
  • Proving accurate information in response to employee queries
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 full function Payroll processing
  • Proven experience leading and managing teams
  • Micropay Meridian experience will looked upon highly favourably
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • The ability to interpret numerous awards and EBAs
  • Experience working in a medium to large organisation
  • Proven process improvement initiatives
What's on Offer
  • Exceptional management role
  • Excellent salary
  • Supportive executive and leadership team
  • Free car parking on-site
To discuss further, please contact Daniel Close on 0431 284 815 or dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au