At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll systems, compliance, and governance to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Company: Join Metcash, a leading wholesale distribution company supporting local retailers.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, free onsite parking, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive workplace that values mental health and pay equity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on payroll accuracy and governance while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in payroll management with strong compliance and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
- Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager
- Why You’ll Love This Role
Take ownership of the systems, governance and compliance that support accurate and effective payroll at Metcash.
You’ll combine payroll expertise with systems and risk management to strengthen controls, optimise Chris21 and help drive automation and continuous improvement.
- Extra Reasons to Join Us
- Flexibility & balance: Join a Family Friendly accredited employer, with additional leave benefits available. Free onsite parking and hybrid working arrangements.
- Grow your career: Access learning and development opportunities to keep growing.
- Inclusive & supportive: Join a values-led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity.
Your Role with Metcash
- Own and optimise Chris21, including configuration, security, upgrades and system integrity.
- Lead payroll audits, compliance reviews and risk remediation.
- Strengthen payroll governance, controls and processes.
- Analyse payroll data to identify risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
- Partner across Payroll, P&C, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance.
- Support payroll integrations, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, tax and reporting obligations
- What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years’ payroll management experience.
- Strong payroll compliance, governance, risk and auditing expertise.
- Knowledge of Awards, EBAs, payroll tax and relevant legislation.
- Experience with payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with large payroll datasets.
- Advanced Excel and payroll systems capability.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Experience with Chris21 or i Chris systems highly regarded
- Part of Something Bigger
Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do.
As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind brands including IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team – no agencies please.
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Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager in Sydney employer: Metcash
At Metcash, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that combines the heart of a small business with the strength of a large corporation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programs and a culture that values flexibility, inclusivity, and well-being, including extra leave and gender-neutral parental leave. Join us in making a meaningful impact on independent businesses and local communities while thriving in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
