Assistant Payroll Team Leader

Karingal; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Discounts

University study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking an Assistant Payroll Team Leader to manage end-to-end payroll processing and mentor the payroll team. You’ll drive compliance, support complex payroll matters, and contribute to process improvements within a flexible, hybrid work model.

Experience in large or complex payroll environments and knowledge of payroll legislation are essential. SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors or WorkForce Software experience is preferred, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing for large or complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, awards and legislation.
• Excellent relationship building and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing.
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll matters and entitlements.
• Mentor team members and coordinate day-to-day workflow.
• Drive payroll compliance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll compliance

Leadership

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

SAP Payroll

SuccessFactors

WorkForce Software

Job description

Location: Melbourne or Geelong, Victoria
Salary: $90,160 to $100,481 + super + salary packaging

Employment status: Full Time Permanent
Job number: 3638

Hey you!

genU is looking for a knowledgeable and supportive Assistant Payroll Team Leader to help deliver a seamless payroll experience for our people. You'll combine hands‑on payroll expertise with team leadership and practical process and system updates and integrations.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community‑focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We’re open to flexible hours, part‑time, or job share arrangements – because great people thrive in different ways.

What you’ll do

As Assistant Payroll Team Leader, you’ll:

• Support accurate and timely end‑to‑end payroll processing
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll matters and entitlements
• Mentor team members and assist with day‑to‑day workflow coordination
• Drive payroll compliance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Experience working in payroll within a large or complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, awards and legislation
• Great relationship‑building and customer service skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to confidently support and mentor others
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurac
• A proactive approach to process improvement

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

• Experience with SAP Payroll, SuccessFactors or WorkForce Software

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax‑free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work‑life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi‑Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119