Payroll Team Leader

Job title : Payroll Team Leader
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000 + super
Contact name : Jacob Collins
Contact email : jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JC-1694856
The Organisation
Our client is a workforce solutions provider that supports large, project-driven environments by sourcing, mobilising, and managing site-based personnel across a range of operational roles. The business works closely with clients to ensure teams are compliant, safety-focused, and ready to deploy, while also overseeing coordination and on-site support functions that keep projects moving efficiently. Following its recent acquisition by a larger business, the company now operates within a broader national network, expanding its capability to deliver integrated people and site support services while maintaining its hands-on, field-focused approach.

The Role
Given a recent change in ownership and direction, this business are on the lookout for a new Payroll Team Leader to take ownership of payroll for the business across Victoria.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will take on the more complicated aspects of the operational payroll in which the business operate. This will include but not be limited to: 
  • Leading a team of 2 x Senior Payroll Officers 
  • Interpretation of multiple awards/EBA's
  • Provide back up and support to the National Payroll Manager 
  • Involvement with union members 
  • Ensuring all deadlines are met within the payroll team 
  • Handling complex payroll queries
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Hands-on experience in an end-to-end payroll processing role with previous team management exposure
  • Experience interpreting varying EBA's/Awards 
  • Strong numerical skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset that is adept to dealing with difficult personalities at times
  • Previous experience processing payroll within a unionised payroll environment advantageous but not essential 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Jacob Collins at jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au