Head of Payroll
Payroll
- Sydney
- Permanent / Full Time
Job Description
The company: Your next employer is an iconic ASX-listed Australian brand with a leading position across several markets. In recent years, they have undertaken a company-wide drive to improve processes and procedures across all business areas, including Payroll.
The role: As the Head of Payroll, you will use your knowledge & experience to bring this Payroll team and overall function to its optimal efficiency. The Head of Payroll also leads the payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability,
collaboration, and professional growth while ensuring alignment with all strategic objectives.
Key requirements include:
Leadership and Team Development - Provide strong leadership, guidance, and direction to the payroll team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
- Set clear targets and goals for team members, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
- Conduct performance appraisals and develop succession planning strategies.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance within the team.
Operational Excellence - Oversee the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all employee payments.
- Conduct regular audits and checks to ensure legislative and award compliance.
- Manage third-party payments, including superannuation and other statutory obligations.
- Lead month-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate journals, reconciliations, and reports are provided to Finance.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risks.
Governance and Compliance - Ensure compliance with all Australian payroll legislation, industrial instruments, and internal policies.
- Maintain and update procedural documentation, including payroll process guides and standard operating procedures.
- Safeguard payroll systems, data, and employee information, ensuring confidentiality and security.
Strategic Partnership and Advisory - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including P&C, Finance, and business leaders.
- Provide expert advice on payroll matters, including enterprise agreements (EAs), legislative changes, and system implementations.
- Actively participate in EA discussions, analyzing impacts on payroll systems and processes.
- Collaborate on large-scale business projects such as acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring initiatives.
Systems and Technology Management - Oversee payroll systems, including Chris21 and other related
- platforms, ensuring optimal functionality and user access.
- Lead system upgrades, migrations, or new implementations in collaboration with IT and external vendors.
The candidate: We are looking for a seasoned Payroll Manager with the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 10 years in payroll operations within a complex, high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated success in leading a large payroll team within an enterprise agreement (EBA) and wages-driven setting.
- Proven ability to streamline processes and lead change management initiatives.
- Expertise in Chris21 or IChris is ESSENTIAL
- Experience in benefits administration, workers' compensation, and employment law.
This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark and add real value across the entire payroll function. A salary of circa $200k - $220k package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with onsite parking. The company works on a 4/1 hybrid split (office/home).
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume to Marcus Stubbs at Appreciating Payroll using the links below. I look forward to hearing from you.
