Payroll Manager

FourQuarters Recruitment; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

FourQuarters Recruitment is partnering with a large Australian employer to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll function and manage a team of seven payroll professionals. The role requires strong SAP Payroll expertise, compliance with Australian payroll legislation and the ability to drive process improvements across HR, Finance and IT stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on leadership, a proven track record in payroll governance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience in large and complex organisations.
• Extensive hands-on SAP Payroll experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience leading multi-site payroll operations and acquisitions integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of seven payroll professionals.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll for a large, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT and operations to deliver quality payroll service.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and taxation.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll tax, superannuation and month-end activities.
• Act as SAP Payroll subject matter expert for issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Drive payroll governance, controls and continuous improvement.
• Support payroll integration and harmonisation projects from acquisitions.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll management

SAP Payroll

Australian payroll law

Stakeholder mgmt

Process improvement

Tools

SAP Payroll

HRIS systems

Job description

We are partnering with a large business is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function, provide strong technical oversight, and drive process improvement initiatives. This role will suit a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing teams, enhancing compliance frameworks, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and high‑performing environment where accountability, continuous improvement and employee development are highly valued.

You will take ownership of the end‑to‑end payroll function while managing a team of seven payroll professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of seven payroll professionals, providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance and operational support.
• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for a large, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders to ensure a high‑quality payroll service and resolve business‑critical payroll matters.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation obligations, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll tax, superannuation, statutory reporting, termination payments and month‑end activities.
• Act as the organisation's SAP Payroll subject matter expert, supporting issue resolution, process optimisation and system enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries relating to allowances, entitlements, back pays and compliance matters.
• Drive payroll governance, internal controls, process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
• Support payroll integration and harmonisation projects arising from recent acquisitions.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a large business is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function, provide strong technical oversight, and drive process improvement initiatives. This role will suit a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing teams, enhancing compliance frameworks, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and high‑performing environment where accountability, continuous improvement and employee development are highly valued.

You will take ownership of the end‑to‑end payroll function while managing a team of seven payroll professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of seven payroll professionals, providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance and operational support.
• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for a large, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders to ensure a high‑quality payroll service and resolve business‑critical payroll matters.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation obligations, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll tax, superannuation, statutory reporting, termination payments and month‑end activities.
• Act as the organisation's SAP Payroll subject matter expert, supporting issue resolution, process optimisation and system enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries relating to allowances, entitlements, back pays and compliance matters.
• Drive payroll governance, internal controls, process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
• Support payroll integration and harmonisation projects arising from recent acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will be:

You are an experienced payroll leader with strong technical capability and a proven ability to manage and develop high‑performing teams.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• More than 10 years' payroll experience within large and complex organisational environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with SAP Payroll, which is essential.
• A track record of successfully leading, coaching and developing payroll teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and complex payroll calculations.
• Experience managing payroll operations across multi‑site, multi‑entity or geographically dispersed organisations.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, governance frameworks, reconciliations and statutory reporting obligations.
• Exposure to payroll transformation projects, system implementations, upgrades or acquisition integrations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• A hands‑on and approachable leadership style, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team when required.