Payroll Manager

HIA; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA is seeking a Payroll Manager to own the national payroll function across Australia, ensuring accurate and timely payments and strict compliance with payroll legislation. The role is hands-on, partnering with finance, IT and HR to drive improvements and support organisational reporting and payroll system enhancements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in end-to-end payroll management, strong knowledge of Australian payroll rules and excellent data accuracy, with Aurion Payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll management across a national remit.
• Aurion Payroll experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Advanced Excel and data integrity skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of a national salaried payroll.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and data integrity.
• Respond to payroll and employment-related enquiries promptly.
• Process salary packaging and related adjustments.
• Complete reconciliations and support finance-related payroll activities.
• Prepare and lodge payroll statutory returns and compliance reporting.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Aurion Payroll

Job description

Join a Professional and Collaborative Organisation

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of our national payroll function and ensure the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across the organisation.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a detail‑oriented payroll professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle, managing legislative compliance requirements, driving process improvements and partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

Experience with Aurion Payroll will be highly regarded.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior people leader, the Payroll Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and reporting obligations.

This role works closely with finance, technology and human resources and plays a key role in supporting organisational compliance, reporting and payroll system enhancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage the accurate and timely processing of a national salaried payroll.

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity.

• Respond to payroll and employment‑related enquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Process salary packaging arrangements and related payroll adjustments.

• Complete payroll reconciliations and support finance‑related payroll activities.

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and lodge payroll‑related statutory returns and compliance reporting, including payroll tax, superannuation, workers' compensation and other legislative obligations.

• Manage end‑of‑financial‑year payroll activities and compliance payments.

• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll, taxation, superannuation, employment conditions and award requirements.

• Support annual reporting requirements, including workforce and remuneration reporting.

• Maintain payroll procedures, documentation and records in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain the accuracy of information within the Aurion payroll system.

• Produce payroll reports and workforce data as required.

• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, systems and controls.

• Work collaboratively with finance and IT teams to support payroll system enhancements and issue resolution.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.

• Liaise with external stakeholders including superannuation funds, insurers, workers compensation authorities and government agencies.

• Provide payroll expertise and support on organisational projects and initiatives as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in an end‑to‑end payroll management role.

• Experience with Aurion Payroll (highly desirable).

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment conditions.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.

• A strong customer service focus and the ability to build trusted relationships.

• A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical role in ensuring payroll excellence and compliance.

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to payroll system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Broad exposure to payroll, compliance, reporting and HR processes.

• Competitive salary and employee benefits.

If you are a payroll professional who prides yourself on accuracy, compliance and delivering excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

This role oversees the payroll function for a national, multi‑site organisation with employees located across Australia. The position plays a key role in ensuring payroll compliance, reporting and continuous improvement within a complex operational environment.

About HIA

HIA is Australia's peak residential building industry association, representing members across the building and construction sector. We support a diverse national workforce and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our members, employees and industry.