Lead Payroll Services Manager (Australia) – Flexible Work

Acclime; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Wellness Day Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Acclime is seeking a Payroll Services Manager to lead the Payroll Services Team across Australia. You will drive accurate, compliant payroll processing, oversee client onboarding, and steer improvements in payroll systems and processes.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in payroll management, strong knowledge of ATO rules, and experience with large organisations. The role emphasizes leadership, remote team management, and high client satisfaction within a global services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in payroll management.
• Experience in payroll processing for large organisations and outsourced payroll services.
• Strong knowledge of ATO legislation (PAYG, Superannuation, FBT).
• Understanding of payroll legislation across Australian States and Territories (LSL, Payroll Tax).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Experience managing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Payroll Services Team.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, PAYG, superannuation, and related obligations.
• Manage payroll software platform requirements and updates.
• Calculate and process terminations, redundancies, and dismissals as required.
• Ensure compliance with leave entitlements, IAS, Payroll Tax, and Workers Compensation renewals.
• Liaise with the ATO on payroll related matters.
• Prepare funding requests for payroll where trust or client accounts are maintained.
• Obtain client approvals for payroll and payment runs; arrange payments via Acclime trust account.
• Complete client work within budgeted time and report out-of-scope work.
• Review and ensure clients are billed regularly for payroll services.
• Maintain databases and tracking tools for payroll operations.
• Manage onboarding of new clients, including payroll system setup and employee data configuration.
• Assist in preparing proposals for new clients.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Train and develop payroll officers to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, team meetings, and training sessions.
• Support management initiatives to improve internal systems and process efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support management with reporting and compliance requirements.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
• Support BD team with payroll prospects queries and meetings

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll processing

ATO legislation knowledge

Payroll laws (state/territory)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Remote team management

Job description

Acclime is seeking a Payroll Services Manager to lead the Payroll Services Team across Australia. You will drive accurate, compliant payroll processing, oversee client onboarding, and steer improvements in payroll systems and processes.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in payroll management, strong knowledge of ATO rules, and experience with large organisations. The role emphasizes leadership, remote team management, and high client satisfaction within a global services environment.