Payroll Manager

Perigon Group; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Perigon Group has partnered with a leading ASX-listed organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager. The role leads a small payroll team, owns statutory compliance and acts as the go-to payroll expert for employees and senior management.

You will optimise payroll processes, ensure accurate and timely processing, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to uphold governance and reporting standards. This is a senior, visible role within a listed environment.

Qualifications

• Senior payroll or payroll management experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and statutory obligations.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Highly accurate, organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident with payroll systems and Excel; continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communicator supporting employees and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsabilités

• Process payroll accurately and on time across the business.
• Manage leave including Paid Parental Leave and leave provisions.
• Own statutory reconciliations, reporting and payments (Payroll Tax, IAS, Super, FBT, PTR, Workers Comp).
• Manage payroll accruals at month-end, half-year and year-end; support audits.
• Lead, train and develop the payroll team; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Drive process improvements; maintain procedures and assist with system upgrades.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and statutory bodies.

Connaissances

Senior payroll experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Outils

Payroll software

Excel

Description du poste

The Opportunity

Perigon Group is excited to partner with a leading ASX-listed organisation in search of a Payroll Manager. We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented payroll leader to take ownership of the payroll function across the business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll lead a small payroll team, own statutory compliance, and act as the go-to payroll expert for employees and senior management. As a listed organisation, you’ll get the rigour and profile that comes with a public company without sacrificing the balance and flexibility that keeps good people around.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including onboarding, terminations, backpay and keeping employee records up to date
• Manage leave, including Paid Parental Leave (employer and Government), monthly leave reporting, and annual and long service leave provisions
• Own statutory reconciliations, reporting and payments, including Payroll Tax, IAS, Superannuation, FBT, Payment Times Reporting and Workers Compensation
• Manage payroll accruals at month-end, half-year and year-end, and support audit requirements
• Lead, train and develop the payroll team, including day-to-day guidance and performance reviews
• Champion process improvement, maintain procedure manuals and play an active role in system upgrades
• Partner with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and statutory agencies

About You

• Proven experience in a senior payroll or payroll management role, ideally in a multi-entity or high-volume environment
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and statutory obligations
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team
• Highly accurate, organised and comfortable managing competing deadlines
• Confident with payroll systems and Excel, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communicator who can support employees and stakeholders at all levels

What’s On Offer

• Senior, visible role with direct exposure to finance leadership and a clear path to progress
• Excellent work-life balance and flexibility
• A generous perks and benefits package that comes with an established listed organisation
• A collaborative, values-led team that backs your development and progression