Payroll Manager

Vicgrid; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Annual salary progression

Flexible work arrangements

Novated leasing

Job summary

VicGrid is seeking a Payroll Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end payroll operations with one direct report, reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance. You will work with Finance, People & Culture and ADP to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing, strengthen governance, and drive system improvements, including automation opportunities.

This full-time role requires experience with enterprise platforms such as ADP, SAP or Employee Central and a track record of

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll management experience across complex environments.
• Knowledge of Awards, payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as ADP, SAP or Employee Central.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, including processing, reconciliations, reporting and authorisations.
• Provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreements, Awards, payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll controls, governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues, identify root causes and use insights to improve accuracy and service.
• Lead improvements to payroll systems, integrations, processes and reporting, including opportunities for automation.
• Build a strong working relationship with ADP and help ensure the service keeps pace with VicGrid's needs.

Skills

Payroll management

ADP

SAP

Employee Central

Governance

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

ADP payroll system

SAP HR

Employee Central

Job description

VicGrid's Payroll Manager isa balanced leadership role with equal weight on technical expertise and strategic improvement. You'll oversee accurate, timely and compliant processing while strengthening governance, systems, reporting and the partnership with our payroll provider, ADP.Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you'll lead the payroll function with one direct report. You'll work closely with Finance, People & Culture, senior stakeholders and ADP to make sure payroll services meet the needs of our people and the organisation.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, including processing, reconciliations, reporting and authorisations.
• Provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreements, Awards, payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll controls, governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues, identify root causes and use insights to improve accuracy and service.
• Lead improvements to payroll systems, integrations, processes and reporting, including opportunities for automation.
• Build a strong working relationship with ADP and help ensure the service keeps pace with VicGrid's needs.

What you'll bring

• You'll bring extensive payroll management experience and the confidence to move between detailed operational work and broader strategic priorities.
• Interpret complex payroll requirements, explain their implications clearly and give senior stakeholders advice they can act on.
• You'll also bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a track record of improving payroll systems or processes.
• Experience with ADP, SAP, Employee Central or similar enterprise platforms will be well regarded.
• Related qualifications in human resources, finance or payroll management are advantageous.

What we offer you

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
• Annual salary increases and performance-based progression
• We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to support employees' needs
• Access to novated leasing through approved providers.

Other relevant information

As part of this role, you may be required to travel to different locations to meet operational requirements and/or to support a team. Therefore, applicants must hold a valid driver's licence.

This is an full time ongoing role based at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Applications close at11:59pm on Thursday 29 October 2026. See the position description for more details.