Director - Remuneration and Payroll

Aspen Medical; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Canberra is seeking a Director of Remuneration & Payroll to oversee remuneration frameworks and payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading remuneration strategies, deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and professional growth opportunities within a collaborative executive team.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior remuneration and/or payroll leadership role within a complex organisation.
• Strong payroll governance, compliance and operational delivery experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement remuneration and benefits frameworks.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across Australia.
• Drive enhancements to payroll systems and processes.

Skills

Senior remuneration and payroll leadership experience

Deep knowledge of Australian legislation

Expertise in remuneration frameworks

Payroll governance and compliance experience

Analytical and data-interpretation skills

Stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Integrity and confidentiality management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR, Finance or Business

Tools

Oracle HRIS

MicroPay payroll systems

Job description

Aspen Medical is seeking an experienced Director Remuneration & Payroll to join our leadership team. This unique role combines strategic oversight of our remuneration and benefits frameworks with accountability for payroll operations across multiple regions. As an adviser to the Executive Team and Board Committees you will shape reward strategies that attract, motivate and retain top talent while ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently and in full compliance with legislation.

This position will suit a leader who is as comfortable at the board table as they are refining payroll processes. A rare mix of strategic thinking, governance and operational delivery. You will lead a high‑performing team, partner with key functions across the business and drive continuous improvement in our reward and payroll practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and govern Aspen Medical's remuneration and benefits frameworks including executive remuneration incentive programmes and recognition schemes.
• Lead the annual remuneration review process supported by robust benchmarking and pay equity analysis.
• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll delivery across Australia (and selected regions) ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
• Drive enhancements to payroll systems, processes and vendor management for sustainable improvement.
• Provide strategic reporting insights and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board Committees.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of specialists while fostering collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal and Risk.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior remuneration and/or payroll leadership role within a complex, fast‑paced organisation.
• Deep knowledge of Australian legislation covering remuneration, superannuation, payroll tax, leave accruals and industrial instruments (e.g., Modern Awards, enterprise agreements).
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing and managing remuneration frameworks and employee benefits programmes.
• Strong payroll governance, compliance and operational delivery experience with proven ability to uplift systems and processes.
• Advanced analytical and data‑interpretation skills with experience preparing reports and papers for executives and boards.
• Exceptional stakeholder‑engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Finance or Business.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle) and payroll systems (MicroPay).
• Exposure to payroll compliance across Asia‑Pacific or expatriate remuneration frameworks.

Why Join Aspen Medical

At Aspen Medical you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that delivers essential health solutions across Australia and the world. We combine the agility of a commercial business with the purpose‑driven mission of improving health outcomes in complex settings. As part of a collaborative executive team you will shape how we reward and support our people while leading a function critical to our ongoing success. We offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a values‑led organisation.

Apply now!

For further inquiries please contact Andy Maddison.

Talent Acquisition Manager for Aspen Medical

Aspen Medical values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA communities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from ADF veterans with relevant experience.

Employment Type: Full Time