Payroll Manager

Northcott; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Wellness Perks

Perkbox

Salary Packaging

Learning and Career Development

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Northcott in Sydney is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll services for a workforce of more than 2,300 across NSW, QLD and the ACT. You will partner with People & Culture, Finance, ICT and operations to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and exceptional service delivery in a large, regulated environment.

You will drive system optimisation in Aurion and related HRIS, oversee a high-performing team, and drive continuous process improvements while supporting strategic payroll initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll in medium to large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, STP and employment obligations.
• Ability to interpret and apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements across large workforces.
• Proficient payroll systems and HRIS with reporting and process optimisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing payroll team delivering accurate and timely payroll services.
• Oversee payroll operations for 2,300+ employees across NSW, QLD and ACT.
• Drive payroll compliance across awards, enterprise agreements, taxation, superannuation and legislative requirements.
• Lead the optimisation of Aurion and related payroll systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, reporting, controls and employee experience.
• Contribute to strategic payroll, workforce and system projects across the organisation.
• Join one of Australia''s largest disability service providers and make a meaningful impact.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

HRIS experience

Aurion experience

Tools

Aurion

HRIS

Job description

Join Northcott as our Payroll Manager and lead the delivery of payroll services for a workforce of more than 2,300 employees across NSW, QLD and the ACT. This is a key leadership role within People & Culture, responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, system optimisation and exceptional service delivery across a large and complex organisation.

Working closely with People & Culture, Finance, ICT and operational leaders, you will provide leadership of Northcott's payroll function while driving continuous improvement across Aurion and related payroll and workforce systems.

• Lead a high-performing payroll team delivering accurate and timely payroll services.
• Oversee payroll operations for a large, geographically dispersed workforce of 2,300+ employees.
• Drive payroll compliance across awards, enterprise agreements, taxation, superannuation and legislative requirements.
• Lead the optimisation and continuous improvement of Aurion and related payroll systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, reporting, controls and employee experience.
• Contribute to strategic payroll, workforce and system projects across the organisation.
• Join one of Australia's largest disability service providers and make a meaningful impact.

About You

As Payroll Manager, you will:

• Bring extensive experience leading payroll functions within medium to large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, STP and employment obligations.
• Have experience interpreting and applying Awards and Enterprise Agreements across large workforces.
• Possess strong payroll systems and HRIS capability, with experience driving system improvements, reporting enhancements and process optimisation.
• Have extensive experience with payroll/HRIS platform. Experience with Aurion will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage payroll operations for a workforce of 2,300+ employees or a similarly complex environment.
• Lead and develop teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused payroll services.
• Be a strong stakeholder manager who can work effectively across People & Culture, Finance, ICT and Operations.
• Have advanced Excel, reporting and analytical skills.
• Bring experience in the disability, community services, health, aged care or another highly regulated sector, which will be highly regarded.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Work Options: Find the work-life balance that suits you best.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave: Enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and a big discount on health & general insurance.
• Perkbox: Access everyday savings, discounts and wellbeing resources.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options.
• Learning and Career Development: Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to an organisation making a difference in the lives of people with disability.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact Recruitment.