Payroll Systems Compliance and Governance Manager

Metcash Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Family friendly employer

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Metcash Limited is seeking a Payroll Systems Compliance and Governance Manager to own the Chris21 payroll platform, oversee governance, audits and risk remediation, and drive automation and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with Payroll, P&C, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance to strengthen controls and ensure compliant payroll operations.

You’ll lead system integrity, upgrades, and security while leveraging advanced Excel and large datasets to identify opportunities for efficiency

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ payroll management experience.
• Strong payroll compliance, governance, risk and auditing expertise.
• Knowledge of Awards, EBAs, payroll tax and relevant legislation.
• Experience with payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Strong analytical skills with large payroll datasets.
• Advanced Excel and payroll systems capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise Chris21, including configuration, security, upgrades and system integrity.
• Lead payroll audits, compliance reviews and risk remediation.
• Strengthen payroll governance, controls and processes.
• Analyse payroll data to identify risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Partner across Payroll, P&C, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance.
• Support payroll integrations, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, tax and reporting obligations

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll compliance

Governance

Auditing

Awards & EBAs

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Chris21 / iChris

Job description

Payroll Systems Compliance and Governance Manager

Why You’ll Love This Role
Take ownership of the systems, governance and compliance that support accurate and effective payroll at Metcash. You’ll combine payroll expertise with systems and risk management to strengthen controls, optimise Chris21 and help drive automation and continuous improvement.

Extra Reasons to Join Us
Flexibility & balance: Join a Family Friendly accredited employer, with additional leave benefits available. Free onsite parking and hybrid working arrangements.
Grow your career: Access learning and development opportunities to keep growing.
Inclusive & supportive: Join a values-led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity.

Your Role with Metcash

• Own and optimise Chris21, including configuration, security, upgrades and system integrity.
• Lead payroll audits, compliance reviews and risk remediation.
• Strengthen payroll governance, controls and processes.
• Analyse payroll data to identify risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Partner across Payroll, P&C, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance.
• Support payroll integrations, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, tax and reporting obligations

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ payroll management experience.
• Strong payroll compliance, governance, risk and auditing expertise.
• Knowledge of Awards, EBAs, payroll tax and relevant legislation.
• Experience with payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large payroll datasets.
• Advanced Excel and payroll systems capability.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with Chris21 or iChris systems highly regarded

Part of Something Bigger
Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind brands including IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team – no agencies please.