Payroll Services Team Lead — Accurate Pay & Leadership

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Victoria is seeking a Lead Payroll Services Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will guide a payroll team to deliver accurate pay and provide timely advice to staff and managers.

You will manage fortnightly payroll processing, resolve complex pay questions and drive improvements in payroll services, with CHRIS21 expertise and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and human resources, including government salary packaging and high volumes of pay transactions.
• Strong skills in CHRIS21 or other payroll systems.
• Ability to explain policies and laws, solve pay problems and suggest practical improvements.
• Leadership and communication skills to coach others, work across teams and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach your team to provide reliable payroll support and meet strict deadlines.
• Coordinate fortnightly pay, manage overpayments and oversee requests to recognise prior service.
• Investigate complex pay issues and give clear advice to payroll staff and regional colleagues.
• Check pay and benefits, calculate termination payments and keep accurate records.
• Improve payroll processes and run information sessions to help teams understand and use your services.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Strong communication

Education

Relevant qualification or work experience

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

Department of Justice in Victoria is seeking a Lead Payroll Services Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will guide a payroll team to deliver accurate pay and provide timely advice to staff and managers.

You will manage fortnightly payroll processing, resolve complex pay questions and drive improvements in payroll services, with CHRIS21 expertise and strong leadership and communication skills.