" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePayroll Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e New South Wales \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe are partnering with a large business is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function, provide strong technical oversight, and drive process improvement initiatives. This role will suit a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, enhancing compliance frameworks, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be joining a collaborative and high-performing environment where accountability, continuous improvement and employee development are highly valued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while managing a team of seven payroll professionals.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, mentor and develop a team of seven payroll professionals, providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance and operational support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for a large, geographically dispersed workforce.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner closely with HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders to ensure a high-quality payroll service and resolve business-critical payroll matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation obligations, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage payroll reconciliations, payroll tax, superannuation, statutory reporting, termination payments and month-end activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as the organisation\u0027s SAP Payroll subject matter expert, supporting issue resolution, process optimisation and system enhancements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigate and resolve complex payroll queries relating to allowances, entitlements, back pays and compliance matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive payroll governance, internal controls, process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport payroll integration and harmonisation projects arising from recent acquisitions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe ideal candidate will be:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou are an experienced payroll leader with strong technical capability and a proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.\u003cbr\u003e To be successful, you will demonstrate:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 10 years\u0027 payroll experience within large and complex organisational environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive hands-on experience with SAP Payroll, which is essential.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA track record of successfully leading, coaching and developing payroll teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and complex payroll calculations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing payroll operations across multi-site, multi-entity or geographically dispersed organisations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of payroll compliance, governance frameworks, reconciliations and statutory reporting obligations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to payroll transformation projects, system implementations, upgrades or acquisition integrations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA hands-on and approachable leadership style, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team when required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;Please apply directly though this advert \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479893\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "