Payroll Supervisor

Scotford Fennessy; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Two days work from home

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Scotford Fennessy is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join its global shared services, based at Perth International Airport. You will oversee payroll across five Australian entities with weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles, guiding three onshore Payroll Officers and supporting two offshore officers.

The role combines day-to-day processing with remediation, improvements and systems integration, with potential to develop broader payroll leadership as the function consolidates onto ADP Payforce.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end Australian payroll experience with compliance and reconciliations.
• Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements across complex workforces.
• Previous responsibility for guiding payroll staff and resolving escalations.
• Ability to investigate issues independently and implement practical solutions.
• Willingness to stay hands-on while expanding payroll delivery scope.
• Excellent communication across locations and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll across multiple entities and pay cycles.
• Supervise, train and support onshore payroll team and provide guidance to offshore staff.
• Interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Oversee payroll tax, PAYG and superannuation obligations.
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Contribute to payroll systems integration and consolidation.
• Provide hands-on processing support during peak workloads and leave periods.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Awards interpretation

Payroll leadership

Process improvement

Cross-location collaboration

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Micropay

ADP Payforce

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join an established global business servicing the mining and resources sector as Payroll Supervisor within its shared services function.

Based at Perth International Airport, you will oversee payroll across five Australian entities, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay cycles. You will guide three onshore Payroll Officers and provide technical support to two offshore Payroll Officers.

Initially reporting to the Mobility, Compensation and Benefits Lead, the immediate priority is supporting the Micropay payroll and offshore team. The broader function operates across ADP Payforce, ADP Payline, HR3 and Micropay, with a longer-term intention to consolidate onto ADP Payforce.

The role combines ownership of day-to-day payroll with remediation, process improvements and systems integration. There is scope for the position to develop into broader management of the Australian payroll function as the transition progresses.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Overseeing accurate and timely payroll delivery across multiple entities and pay cycles
• Supervising, training and supporting the onshore payroll team
• Providing technical guidance to offshore colleagues on complex payroll and compliance matters
• Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions
• Overseeing superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax obligations
• Managing month-end and financial year-end payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Reviewing complex calculations, including terminations, back payments and leave accruals
• Overseeing third-party payroll payments and maintaining employee data integrity
• Resolving payroll queries and working with HR, Finance and other stakeholders
• Supporting audits, historical reconciliations and remediation activities
• Improving payroll processes, documentation and controls
• Contributing to payroll systems integration and consolidation
• Providing hands-on processing support during leave periods and peak workloads

About You

• Strong end-to-end Australian payroll experience, including compliance and reconciliations
• Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements across complex workforces
• Previous responsibility for guiding payroll staff, reviewing work or resolving technical escalations
• Ability to investigate issues independently and recommend practical solutionsExperience improving payroll processes, controls or systems
• Willingness to remain hands-on while taking responsibility for broader payroll delivery
• Clear communication and the ability to support colleagues across different locations
• Mining, construction, civil or related industry experience preferred
• Experience with Micropay or ADP Payforce would be valuable

You may be an established Payroll Supervisor or Manager, or a strong Senior Payroll Specialist ready to step into broader leadership. Technical capability, initiative and the ability to guide others through complex matters will be central to your success.

You will suit an environment where you can take ownership, work independently and help improve how payroll operates, with support from an experienced leader.

Particulars

• Permanent, full-time position
• Perth International Airport location with free parking
• Flexible working hours and two days working from home
• Circa $130,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus
• Opportunity to contribute to systems consolidation and develop broader payroll leadership responsibility