Payroll Manager

Woodforde Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Woodforde Group in Richlands, Queensland, seeks a Payroll Manager for a 15-month fixed term to cover maternity leave. You will own end-to-end payroll across a diverse workforce and ensure timely, accurate processing under Australian award structures.

Reporting to HR, you will manage payroll queries, provide reporting, support onboarding and offboarding, and contribute to process improvements in a hands-on, detail-driven role within our modern offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Payroll Manager.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in payroll processing.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll for ~145 employees.
• Process payroll across multiple Modern Awards including Manufacturing, Commercial Sales, Road Transport and Distribution, and Clerks - Private Sector Awards.
• Calculate wages, allowances, overtime, deductions and other payroll-related payments.
• Prepare data for weekly and monthly reporting requirements including absenteeism, overtime, allowances, superannuation and turnover along with ad hoc reports for HR and Finance stakeholders.
• Manage payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and maintain payroll records to ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax and superannuation requirements.
• Support employee onboarding, contract administration and offboarding activities along with ad hoc HR administration tasks.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work style

Time management

Reporting

Tools

FoundU

Employment Hero

Excel

Job description

Your Company

Are you an experienced Payroll professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working across complex award structures? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Australian manufacturing organisation during an exciting period.

We are seeking a Payroll Manager to provide maternity leave cover for a valued team member and take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function across a diverse workforce. This role is based in Richlands, in their modern offices with parking available onsite.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll along with reporting, managing queries and providing HR operations support.

This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone who enjoys payroll processing, problem-solving and working with detailed manual processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 145 employees
• Process payroll across multiple Modern Awards including Manufacturing, Commercial Sales, Road Transport and Distribution, and Clerks - Private Sector Awards.
• Calculate wages, allowances, overtime, deductions and other payroll-related payments
• Prepare data for weekly and monthly reporting requirements including absenteeism, overtime, allowances, superannuation and turnover along with ad hoc reports for HR and Finance stakeholders
• Manage payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and maintain payroll records to ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax and superannuation requirements
• Support employee onboarding, contract administration and offboarding activities along with ad hoc HR administration tasks
• Contribute to payroll process improvements

About You

You have at least 3 years experience as a Payroll Manager and you love the detail. With strong payroll expertise, a solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation and a natural knack for problem-solving, you're known for your accuracy, reliability and ability to manage payroll with confidence. You will bring;

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in Australia
• Strong understanding of Modern Awards and payroll compliance requirements
• Previous experience within manufacturing, building products, industrial or blue-collar environments
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with manual payroll processes and complex calculations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Strong reporting and Excel skills

Highly Regarded

• Exposure to FoundU or experience with Employment Hero
• Previous HR administration experience

What's on Offer

• 15-month fixed term contract through to March 2027 (dependent on start date)
• Competitive salary of $90,000 - $100,000 + Super
• Stable and supportive leadership team in modern offices
• Autonomous role with variety across payroll, reporting and HR administration
• Christmas shutdown period from late December to early January
• Onsite parking I Own transport required as not close to public transport

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys getting into the detail, thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to be part of a great organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about Woodforde Group and how we can help you: https://woodfordegroup.com.au/

At Woodforde Group Consulting we support and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate. We are for all people, regardless of difference, and know that the more inclusive we are the stronger our work culture and the better our service delivery will be. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, experience, merit and business needs. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, orientations and walks of life to apply and feel comfortable in their own skin.