Payroll Manager

Seeking a well-established Payroll Manager to join an established team to lead this function.

Payroll Manager

Lead Payroll Operations for a Respected Canberra Employer
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager seeking your next leadership opportunity? This is a rare chance to join a well-established Canberra organisation where payroll is recognised as a critical business function and where your expertise will directly contribute to employee experience, compliance and operational excellence.
You will lead a small payroll team and oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across a diverse workforce. This is an opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

Your new role

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll operations, ensuring pay cycles are delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of Payroll Officers.
• Overseeing payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Managing payroll tax, superannuation and statutory obligations.
• Interpreting employment agreements and relevant industrial instruments.
• Resolving complex payroll enquiries and escalations.
• Managing payroll compliance and governance requirements.
• Developing strong relationships across finance, people and culture, and operational teams.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and employee experience.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll teams within a complex organisation.
• A sound understanding of awards, employment conditions and payroll governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a changing and evolving environment.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and team leadership.

What you'll get in return

• Above-market salary package, negotiable based on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Opportunity to lead an established payroll function.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Exposure to a complex and interesting workforce.
• Genuine opportunity to contribute to organisational improvement and operational excellence.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Geoff now (02) 6112 7659 6112 7659) or e: [email protected].

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Geoff Symons
Manager | Accountancy & Finance
Hays Specialist Recruitment
(02) 6112 7659 6112 7659) | [email protected]