Payroll Manager (APAC)

This is far more than a traditional payroll management role. You'll work closely with Finance, HR and Operations, manage external payroll providers and play a key role in shaping a payroll function designed to support continued expansion.

Client Details

We're partnering with a growing national business looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to step into a newly elevated position and take ownership of payroll across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys creating better ways of working, building strong stakeholder relationships and improving payroll functions rather than simply processing payroll cycles.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll become the go-to payroll expert across the organisation, providing guidance on compliance, risk, systems and operational best practice while helping prepare the business for its next phase of growth.

Description

You'll take ownership of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes while building strong relationships across Finance, People & Culture and Operations.

Beyond BAU payroll, you'll be heavily involved in:

• Improving payroll processes and controls
• Managing and reviewing external payroll providers
• Award interpretation and compliance advice
• Payroll reporting and workforce analytics
• Risk management and governance
• Systems optimisation and process improvement projects
• Supporting business growth and change initiatives

Profile

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have:

• Extensive experience managing payroll within complex environments
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Proven award interpretation experience
• Experience managing large employee populations
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• The confidence to challenge, influence and drive positive change

Job Offer

• Salary in-line with experience
• Sunshine Coast location
• Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes and strategy
• Large and diverse workforce environment
• Stable business with exciting growth plans
• Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of payroll

If you're looking for a role where you'll have a genuine seat at the table, the ability to influence outcomes and the opportunity to build something better, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Aj Bhatia on [email protected]