Payroll Manager

Industry Talent Pty Ltd; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Industry Talent Pty Ltd, based in Maroochydore, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll for Australia and New Zealand. You will own payroll processes, ensure compliance with awards and legislation, and partner with Finance, HR and operations to drive improvements.

Based at the Sunshine Coast head office, you will manage a small payroll team, support growth across markets and continuously enhance payroll systems and controls within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience.
• Previous experience managing or leading a payroll function.
• Experience within a multi-site or high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong systems capability.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to get involved.
• Experience with New Zealand payroll will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand.
• Overseeing payroll for a large, multi-site workforce.
• Leading and supporting a small payroll team.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls.
• Managing superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and statutory obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, legislation and employment requirements.
• Managing payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end requirements.
• Working closely with Finance, HR and operational teams.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll leadership

Multi-site experience

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Job description

Industry Talent Pty Ltd – Maroochydore QLD

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the head office of a rapidly growing national retail business based in Maroochydore.

With a large workforce across Australia and New Zealand and continued growth ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of payroll, improving processes and working within a fast-paced, people-focused business.

You will take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll function across Australia and New Zealand, while leading and developing a small payroll team.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand
• Overseeing payroll for a large, multi-site workforce
• Leading and supporting a small payroll team
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls
• Managing superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and statutory obligations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, legislation and employment requirements
• Managing payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end requirements
• Working closely with Finance, HR and operational teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls
• Supporting the business as it continues to grow and evolve

About You

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who is confident taking ownership of a complex payroll environment.

You will ideally have:

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience
• Previous experience managing or leading a payroll function
• Experience within a multi-site or high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong systems capability
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved
• Experience with New Zealand payroll will be highly regarded

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and rapidly growing Australian business at an exciting stage of its journey.

You will have genuine ownership of the payroll function, the opportunity to improve the way things are done and exposure to a business continuing to expand across multiple markets.

Based at a modern head office in Maroochydore, this role would suit someone looking for a long-term opportunity on the Sunshine Coast without sacrificing the scale and complexity of a larger organisation.