Payroll Lead | $110K – $125K + Bonus | Part-Time

ThompsonCook; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBD office

Employee benefits

Job summary

ThompsonCook is seeking a Payroll Lead to join its CBD office on a hybrid basis three days per week. A leading law firm with a cohesive finance team, the role leads end-to-end payroll for the partnership and services company, and reports to the Financial Controller.

You will drive payroll accuracy, governance and efficiency, supporting growth and client service. Applicants should have 3+ years of payroll experience, handle 200+ staff payrolls, and bring excellent communication across levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Processing pay runs larger than 200+ staff.
• Experience in a professional services is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels in the business.

Responsibilities

• Process timely, end-to-end monthly payroll for partnership and services company.
• Month end report production and other ad hoc reporting as required
• Assisting with payroll-related financial reporting
• Managing, calculating and processing payments of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and Workcover contributions
• Processing new starters, terminations, and changes in employment terms from a payroll perspective, including salary adjustments, parental leave, bonuses, termination calculations and other payroll adjustments as required
• Administration and maintenance of the Payroll system (Definitiv), ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times
• Participating in Finance, Technology and other special projects across the firm as required
• Identifying opportunities for improvement for the payroll and broader finance function

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Communication skills

Tools

Definitiv

Job description

• Payroll Lead | Highly successful law firm | $110K – $125K + Bonus
• Standalone role | Excellent CBD office and employee benefits
• Part of a small and cohesive finance team

The Opportunity

Our client is a nationwide leading commercial law firm with a strong foundation in Australia.

This role is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced payroll professional who is interested in growing their career in a leading law firm. The role is based in a stunning central CBD office and is three days per week.

Great opportunity to develop your payroll skillset in a highly professional, corporate environment.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing timely, accurate end to end monthly payroll for the partnership and services company
• Month end report production and other ad hoc reporting as required
• Assisting with payroll-related financial reporting
• Managing, calculating and processing payments of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and Workcover contributions
• Processing new starters, terminations, and changes in employment terms from a payroll perspective, including salary adjustments, parental leave, bonuses, termination calculations and other payroll adjustments as required
• Administration and maintenance of the Payroll system (Definitiv), ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times
• Participating in Finance, Technology and other special projects across the firm as required
• Identifying opportunities for improvement for the payroll and broader finance function

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• 3+ years of payroll experience
• Processing pay runs larger than 200+ staff
• Experience in a professional services is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels in the business