The Organisation
Our client is a well-established, highly regarded organisation operating within a complex and dynamic environment. With a strong focus on people, systems, and operational excellence, they are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function during a key transition period.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, leading a small team to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance
• Manage payroll for a medium-to-large workforce, including complex awards and agreements
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory obligations including PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax
• Oversee month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues
• Manage annual processes including salary reviews, bonus payments and EOFY reporting
• Drive process improvements and support payroll system upgrades and optimisation
• Provide reporting and insights to key stakeholders, including board-level reporting

Candidate Profile
You are an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Key requirements:

• Extensive payroll experience (5+ years), ideally within a complex environment 
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop teams 
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG, superannuation and awards 
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability - in particular with Chris 21
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  What’s on Offer

• Immediate start in a key leadership role
• 3- 6-month contract within a supportive and reputable organisation
• Opportunity to lead a well-established payroll team
• Engage in meaningful systems and process improvements
• Excellent hourly rate

To discuss further, please contact Daniel Close at Sharp & Carter at dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au