Group Payroll and Compliance Manager - Eagle Farm
SunPork Group is one of Australia’s leading pork production companies, proudly Australian owned and operated. Our operations span farming, production, processing, logistics, research and corporate services, supported by passionate teams across multiple locations and states.
We are now seeking an experienced Group Payroll & Compliance Manager to lead our payroll function and ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll services across the SunPork Group.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Shared Service Officer, this is a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for payroll delivery, compliance and governance across a diverse, multi-site workforce.
You will lead a payroll team while acting as the Group’s subject matter expert across payroll governance, modern awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work compliance and payroll risk.
This role will suit an experienced payroll leader who enjoys working in a complex operational environment and is confident balancing strong compliance and governance with the practical needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end payroll function across permanent, casual, seasonal and contractor workforces.
- Manage complex payroll arrangements including shifts, overtime, penalties, allowances, annualised wages and on-call arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, PAYG, STP, superannuation and state-based payroll tax requirements.
- Maintain expert knowledge of award interpretation, classifications, penalties, allowances and overtime.
- Lead payroll governance, risk management and underpayment prevention strategies.
- Lead projects with sound change management practices.
- Implementpayroll Audits, reconciliations, exception reporting andcompliance controls
- Drive payroll systems improvements, upgrade's andprocess efficiencies
- Oversee remediation activities where payroll discrepancies matters,
- Act as the key escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters.
- Lead, the implementation of payroll systems nationally.
- Partner closely with Finance, HR, WHS and operational leaders.
- Deliver payroll and labour reporting and provide insights into labour costs, overtime and compliance risks.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline.
- Approximately 5–10 years' payroll experience, ideally including payroll leadership or management responsibilities.
- Experience managing payroll within a complex, multi-site Australian environment.
- Strong knowledge of modern awards, Fair Work requirements and Australian payroll legislation.
- Experience working with shift-based, rostered and/or seasonal workforces.
- Strong payroll governance, compliance and risk management capability.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing payroll teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner across Finance, HR and Operations.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced environment.
- Successful payroll systems implementation experience
Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture or similarly complex operational environments will be highly regarded.
Payroll certification through the Australian Payroll Association or similar would also be advantageous.
Why Join SunPork?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical Group function within a large and diverse Australian organisation. You will have the opportunity to strengthen payroll governance, develop your team and drive meaningful improvements across systems, processes and compliance.
If you are an experienced payroll leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across the organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the SunPork Group and help lead the continued development of our Group payroll and compliance function.
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Senior Group Payroll & Compliance Leader in Brisbane employer: The Sunpork Group
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, we provide our team with extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside staff discounts and benefits that enhance work-life balance. Located in the picturesque South Burnett Region, just a short drive from major cities, joining us means being part of a passionate family dedicated to producing the highest quality Australian pork.
