ANZ Payroll Leader — Compliance, Automation & Growth

APM; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Extra annual leave

Novated car leasing

Paid parental leave

Recognition program

Career growth

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

APM is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance with legislative requirements. You will guide a payroll team, drive governance and partner with stakeholders to deliver efficient, scalable payroll services.

The role emphasises continuous improvement, complex problem solving and strong vendor governance, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• This role requires leading payroll operations in a medium to large organisation with complex structures.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation; New Zealand exposure is a plus.
• Proven leadership of high-volume payroll teams with strict deadlines.
• Experience with governance, audits and controls in payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across Australia and New Zealand for multiple entities and pay groups.
• Oversee complex payroll matters, escalations and off-cycle payments.
• Coach and direction to payroll team, supporting capability development and succession planning.
• Maintain payroll governance, controls and audit readiness across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, Technology and external providers.
• Manage payroll vendors to meet service levels and expectations.
• Drive process improvements, automation and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma of Payroll Services

Business/Accounting/HR qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

APM is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance with legislative requirements. You will guide a payroll team, drive governance and partner with stakeholders to deliver efficient, scalable payroll services.

The role emphasises continuous improvement, complex problem solving and strong vendor governance, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and potential for extension.