• South Melbourne location with onsite parking
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)
• Permanent, full time position

About our client

Our client is a market leader in their space, providing professional services for some of Australia's most well recognised major events and facilities.  This is a newly created role to lead and elevate their payroll function.   


The Role

Reporting to the CFO and overseeing a team of 2, this role will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the payroll team, including the Payroll Manager and Payroll Officer.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Fair Work legislation, industrial awards, taxation, superannuation, and all other statutory obligations.
• Conduct regular internal audits and implement proactive controls to reduce risk and ensure integrity.
• Own the payroll system configuration and optimisation in alignment with evolving business needs.
• Drive integration between the payroll system and HRIS in partnership with People & Culture.
• Act as the subject matter expert in award interpretation and ensure correct and consistent application of pay rates, penalties, loadings, and entitlements.
• Work closely with the People & Culture team to ensure alignment across employee data, onboarding, and reporting.
• Partner with Finance for reconciliations, GL mapping, reporting, and month-end/year-end processes.
• Develop and deliver regular payroll reports, metrics, and insights for leadership.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and policy updates.

The successful applicant will have

• Extensive experience in payroll management, within a medium/large scale business
• Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing payroll teams.
• Demonstrated capability in managing payroll system configuration and integration with HRIS platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Belegrinos on 0422 162 015, quoting Ref No. 948571