Payroll Manager — Flexible, Compliance & Systems Lead

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 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