Payroll Team Lead - 80% WFH

Michael Page; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant career progression opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Free on-site parking

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to drive strategic transformation in payroll processes. This role offers a true hybrid model with 4 days working from home and 1 day in the office. The ideal candidate has significant payroll leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of Australian payroll legislation. The organisation boasts a collaborative culture and opportunities for significant career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll leadership within a complex, high-volume environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing payroll team.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance.
• Champion change management and process improvement.

Skills

Payroll leadership experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation

Job description

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This is a rare opportunity to join a business that truly values its people and is undergoing exciting transformation. You'll work alongside an exceptional National Payroll Manager and other Team Leads to streamline payroll processes across the group, lead change, and bring your team along the journey.

Our client is a highly respected organisation with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and employee well-being. They offer:

• Significant career progression opportunities across a large and evolving payroll function.
• An inspiring and supportive National Payroll Manager who is deeply committed to mentoring and team development.
• Exceptional flexibility - enjoy a true hybrid model with 4 days working from home and just 1 day in the office.
• Free on-site parking for your office days.
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

This is a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work - even if it's just one day a week!

Description

As Payroll Team Lead, you'll be at the forefront of strategic transformation, working closely with other Team Leads and the National Payroll Manager to streamline payroll processes across the group. You'll play a key role in leading change, enhancing systems, and bringing your team along the journey as the organisation continues to evolve.

You'll oversee a team of Payroll Officers, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across multiple entities. Your leadership will foster a high-performance culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure service excellence for internal stakeholders.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing payroll team.
• Collaborate with other Team Leads and the National Payroll Manager on strategic payroll initiatives.
• Champion change management and process improvement across the payroll function.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll issues.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and integrations.
• Build strong relationships with HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.

Profile

You're a strategic thinker who has a passion for leadership. You thrive in dynamic environments and are excited by the opportunity to drive change and build something better. You bring:

• Experience in payroll leadership within a complex, high-volume environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.

Job Offer

• $130,000 + super
• 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office
• Genuine strategic leadership/change management focused role
• Amazing culture and significant career progression opportunities
  

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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