Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager

Metcash Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Free onsite parking

Learning and development opportunities

Family friendly employer

Job summary

Metcash Trading Limited in Sydney is seeking a Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager to own the Chris21 payroll platform, governance and compliance, and drive automation and continuous improvement. You will align payroll controls with legislation and internal policies.

The role collaborates across Payroll, Finance, IT and HR, leads audits and risk remediation, analyzes large payroll data, and manages system configuration, upgrades and security.

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 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

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 governance

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Tools

Chris21

iChris

Excel

Job description

Payroll Systems, Compliance & 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.