• 12-month fixed term contract
• Immediate Start
• Highly flexible working environment (no set office days)

The Organisation

Our client is a world leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. They publish across the curriculum and provide a range of education services, including teacher development, educational software, and system-wide solutions, and also owns and operates schools and colleges.
  
They are on the lookout for a Payroll Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract who will manage the Payroll function to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. This position is responsible for a high performing payroll team, providing operational and strategic expertise in relation to all aspects of Payroll.
  
Key Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Regional Manager for Payroll, you will be responsible for:
  

• Overseeing a team of 2 x direct reports – Payroll Officers
• Outsourced payroll management with ADP Managed Services
• Fortnightly and monthly payroll for 500 core employees plus additional seasonal employees
• Quality assurance of monthly and fortnightly payroll
• Out of cycle pay runs scheduled and processed as required
• Support the delivery and payroll administration of the annual compensation review (including award based employees) and incentive plan cycle
• Build a top performing team - coach and develop the team on compliance and regulations within the context of the organization's practices and policies
• Manage the preparation of all State and Federal tax obligations including PAYG tax, Payroll tax and Superannuation Guarantee contributions
• Assist the Finance team with Month end and Year end preparation and reporting
• Continuously improve Payroll processes & effective utilization of the payroll system
• Designing and streamlining payroll processes to ensure increased efficiency and effectiveness

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have proven payroll experience in a similar role, along with the following skills and attributes:
  

• Experience with ADP is essential.
• Proven experience managing operational finance teams.
• Possess ability to identify and develop strategic goals.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• The ability to liaise with a multitude of stakeholders.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

How to Apply
  
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Emily O’Brien at eobrien@sharpandcarter.com.au