Payroll Manager

The opportunity

VicGrid's Payroll Manager is a balanced leadership role with equal weight on technical expertise and strategic improvement. You'll oversee accurate, timely and compliant processing while strengthening governance, systems, reporting and the partnership with our payroll provider, ADP. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you'll lead the payroll function with one direct report. You'll work closely with Finance, People & Culture, senior stakeholders and ADP to make sure payroll services meet the needs of our people and the organisation.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, including processing, reconciliations, reporting and authorisations.
• Provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreements, Awards, payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll controls, governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues, identify root causes and use insights to improve accuracy and service.
• Lead improvements to payroll systems, integrations, processes and reporting, including opportunities for automation.
• Build a strong working relationship with ADP and help ensure the service keeps pace with VicGrid's needs.

What you'll bring

• You'll bring extensive payroll management experience and the confidence to move between detailed operational work and broader strategic priorities.
• Interpret complex payroll requirements, explain their implications clearly and give senior stakeholders advice they can act on.
• You'll also bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a track record of improving payroll systems or processes.
• Experience with ADP, SAP, Employee Central or similar enterprise platforms will be well regarded.
• Related qualifications in human resources, finance or payroll management are advantageous.

What we offer you

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
• Annual salary increases and performance-based progression
• We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to support employees' needs
• Access to novated leasing through approved providers.

Other relevant information

As part of this role, you may be required to travel to different locations to meet operational requirements and/or to support a team. Therefore, applicants must hold a valid driver's licence.

This is an full time ongoing role based at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 29 October 2026. See the position description for more details.