At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a payroll team and solve complex payroll challenges for 8,000 employees.
- Company: Join a highly regarded large-scale organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: $130k-$136k salary, 17% superannuation, hybrid work, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by leading a skilled team and driving payroll improvements.
- Qualifications: Proven payroll leadership experience and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 136000 $ per year.
Are you a technically strong payroll professional who genuinely enjoys leading people and solving complex payroll challenges?
We're partnering with a highly regarded, large-scale organisation to recruit an experienced
Payroll Team Leader to oversee the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll services for approximately 8,000 employees.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines exceptional technical payroll knowledge with proven people leadership skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll lead a team of four payroll professionals, overseeing fortnightly payroll operations, resolving complex issues and driving continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include
- Leading, coaching and developing an established payroll team.
- Overseeing payroll processing, reconciliations and pre/post-payroll checks.
- Resolving complex payroll calculations, escalations and compliance matters.
- Ensuring accurate interpretation of Enterprise Agreements and Australian payroll legislation.
- Driving process improvements, internal controls and operational efficiencies.
- Building strong relationships with Payroll Compliance, HR and Finance stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings more than just technical payroll expertise. You'll be a confident, approachable leader who enjoys developing people and finding solutions.
You'll have
- Proven payroll leadership experience with direct reports.
- Strong technical Australian payroll knowledge.
- Experience in complex, high-volume payroll environments.
- Sound Enterprise Agreement interpretation skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience improving payroll processes and team performance.
What's on Offer?
- $130k-$136k + 17% superannuation + leave loading.
- Permanent, full-time position with a 35-hour working week.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Genuine salary progression within an established remuneration structure.
- Opportunity to lead an experienced team within a large, respected organisation.
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Contact Details:
AccountAbility Recruitment Recruitment Team
