Payroll Manager

4K Automotive; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward programs

Referral bonuses

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

4K Automotive is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function across all entities, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with Australian awards, NES, Fair Work and statutory obligations. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, maintain payroll records and STP reporting, and provide expert guidance on payroll queries.

You will also drive the transition from Unipay to Employment Hero while collaborating with Finance and People & Culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading a payroll team.
• Experience in payroll, preferably in automotive, retail or a multi-site company.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and Fair Work requirements.
• Experience with Unipay and HRIS systems; Employment Hero highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across all entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure accurate payroll records, leave entitlements, superannuation and STP reporting.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll queries, award interpretation and compliance.
• Support onboarding, terminations and payroll-related administration.
• Lead the transition from Unipay to Employment Hero, including testing and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Unipay

Employment Hero

HRIS

Job description

4K Automotive (formerly Clintons Motor Group) continues to grow across Southwest Sydney, Inner West Sydney, and South Coast region. As a family-owned company, we value our people and foster a supportive, collaborative workplace culture.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the Group’s payroll function, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across all entities. As the Group’s payroll expert, you will work closely with Finance and People & Culture to maintain payroll accuracy, strengthen compliance and support the ongoing development of our payroll function, including the transition from Unipay to Employment Hero.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across all 4K Automotive entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant awards, the NES, Fair Work and statutory obligations.
• Ensure accurate payroll records, leave entitlements, commissions, deductions, superannuation and STP reporting, including reconciliations and audits.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll queries, award interpretation and compliance, working closely with People & Culture and Finance.
• Support employee onboarding, terminations and payroll-related administration while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Lead the transition from Unipay to Employment Hero, including system implementation, testing and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

About You:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading a payroll team.
• Experience in payroll, preferably in automotive, retail or a multi-site company.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and Fair Work requirements.
• Experience with Unipay and HRIS systems; Employment Hero highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive process improvements.

Why Join us?

4K Automotive provides opportunities for all team members to have a long and rewarding career. Benefits include:

• Reward and recognition programs - celebrating milestones, service awards, and birthdays.
• Staff referral bonuses and team perks
• Ongoing career development through internal training and manufacturer-accredited programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discover more about 4K Automotive - explore our Careers Hub: https://www.4kgroup.com.au/careers-hub

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.