Payroll Systems & Compliance Governance Lead

Metcash Trading Limited; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly employer

Hybrid working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Learning & development opportunities

Inclusive & supportive workplace

Pay equity

Job summary

Metcash Trading Limited is seeking a strategic Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager to lead the payroll systems, governance framework and compliance program. You will own Chris21 configuration, security, upgrades and data integrity while driving automation and continuous improvement across payroll operations.

The role collaborates with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and ensure accurate reporting in a hybrid work

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

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Tools

Chris21

Job description

Metcash Trading Limited is seeking a strategic Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager to lead the payroll systems, governance framework and compliance program. You will own Chris21 configuration, security, upgrades and data integrity while driving automation and continuous improvement across payroll operations.

The role collaborates with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and ensure accurate reporting in a hybrid work