Payroll Manager

MARS Recruitment

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible WFH - 2-3 days from home per week

Personalized career development plans

Mental health support

Fitness programs

Annual flu vaccinations

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

A leading construction business in Sydney is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for over 700 employees. This role involves optimizing payroll systems, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team. Flexible work-from-home options are available, along with career development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll, including at least 2 years in a senior capacity.
In-depth knowledge of payroll operations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems.
Lead and mentor a high-performing payroll team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

A$130,000.00/yr - A$170,000.00/yr

MARS is partnering with a well-established and growing construction business to recruit a Payroll Manager. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take ownership of the national payroll function for a workforce of over 700 employees. In this role, you'll lead the charge on optimising systems and processes, including playing a key role in the review and potential implementation of a new payroll system.

The Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee end-to-end weekly and fortnightly in-house payroll processing, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Oversee payroll reporting, reconciliations, and workers' compensation processes with accuracy and timeliness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems, identifying and implementing opportunities for increased efficiency and automation.
Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing payroll team, while ensuring strict confidentiality and the integrity of payroll data.

The Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
In-depth knowledge of payroll operations, legislation, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing payroll functions, ideally within the construction industry.
Prior involvement in payroll system implementation is highly desirable.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while consistently meeting deadlines.

To Note:

Flexible WFH - 2-3 days from home per week.
Access personalised career development plans with regular check-ins to support your professional growth.
Take advantage of a range of wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support, fitness programs, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to the role with your resume and a cover letter in Word format detailing your relevant experience. Alternatively, you can send your application to Jonathon.Lynn@marsrecruitment.com.au.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Building Construction

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