Head Office Payroll & Admin Manager

Frontline Recruitment Group; Gosford; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Coast head office location

Direct access to business owner & GM

Varied office management & peopleAdmin

Opportunity to strengthen systems

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group – Gosford NSW is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee payroll, employee administration and head office support across five restaurants on the Central Coast. You will manage one Office Administrator, ensure accurate payroll, maintain employee records, and drive efficient office operations while partnering with the business owner and General Manager.

The role offers hands-on leadership, adherence to awards, and opportunities to streamline processes, with

Qualifications

• Experience in office management, payroll or employment administration.
• Sound understanding of payroll compliance and employee recordkeeping.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience supervising or coordinating administrative staff.
• Proficient with digital systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Professional communication skills and discretion with sensitive information.
• Proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.
• Experience in multi-site hospitality, quick service restaurants or retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Payroll oversight: accurate processing, reporting and reconciliations, compliance with awards and employment requirements.
• Employee administration: contracts, onboarding, changes to employment and termination administration.
• Digital employee records: secure, current staff files, regular audits and follow-ups.
• Office operations: petty cash, registers, reports, support for managers and leaders.
• Wage subsidies: manage applications, supporting documents and payment tracking.
• Team leadership: supervise and develop one Office Administrator, set priorities.
• Audit preparation: coordinate documentation for annual people and compliance reviews.
• Process improvement: identify ways to improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency.

Skills

Payroll oversight

Employee administration

Payroll compliance

Organisational skills

Staff supervision

Digital systems

Communication

Process improvement

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group – Gosford NSW is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee payroll, employee administration and head office support across five restaurants on the Central Coast. You will manage one Office Administrator, ensure accurate payroll, maintain employee records, and drive efficient office operations while partnering with the business owner and General Manager.

The role offers hands-on leadership, adherence to awards, and opportunities to streamline processes, with