At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver accurate payroll services and drive process improvements.
- Company: Heidelberg Materials Australia, a leader in heavy building materials.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work, career growth, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on payroll operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll management and strong SAP skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of Australia's leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry.
With operations spanning hundreds of sites nationwide and a workforce of several thousand employees, we are committed to building a sustainable future through innovation, operational excellence, and investment in our people.
At Heidelberg Materials, we believe our people are our greatest asset.
We foster a culture built on safety, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for our employees to grow and thrive.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused
National Payroll Manager to join our team based in Parramatta.
Reporting to the
National Payroll Process Owner , you will lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across Heidelberg Materials Australia. Managing a team of
7 direct reports , you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of payroll processes to support a large and geographically dispersed workforce.
This role is ideally suited to a seasoned payroll leader with strong SAP expertise, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals.
- Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the organisation.
- Maintain compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation requirements, awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Drive payroll governance, risk management, and audit compliance activities.
- Lead payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the payroll subject matter expert for SAP Payroll and related system enhancements.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and operational leaders to improve payroll service delivery and employee experience.
- Oversee payroll reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and statutory obligations.
- Manage payroll-related projects, including legislative changes, system upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business while fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability.
About You
You are an experienced payroll leader who thrives in a complex and fast-paced environment.
You possess strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes.
- Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll operations within a large, complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing payroll teams.
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP Payroll is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Experience driving payroll transformation, process improvements, and system optimisation initiatives.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Payroll qualifications and professional memberships will be highly regarded.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-centric approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities effectively.
What We Offer
At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we recognise and reward the contribution of our people.
We offer
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Career development opportunities within a global organisation.
- Professional learning and leadership development programs.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing initiatives.
- Novated leasing options.
- Discounts through our Material Benefits program.
- Inclusive parental leave and family-friendly policies.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on safety, innovation, and success.
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature-age workers, and people living with disability.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.
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National Payroll Leader – Hybrid Role in Sydney employer: Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health, safety, environment, and quality of its workforce. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will find ample opportunities for growth and advancement in a collaborative and supportive work culture. Located in Doncaster, our team enjoys a dynamic work environment with the added benefit of engaging with diverse sites across the region.
