Payroll Team Lead - Payrun & System Change

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Payroll Team Leader to oversee the Payrun/Processing team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You will lead officers, provide guidance on complex pay issues, and help drive the payroll system rollout and transformation project.

You will shape payroll processes, strengthen controls, and support your team through change, while meeting critical deadlines and delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll teams and ensuring timely payruns.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Payrun/Processing team to ensure on-time payruns.
• Provide technical guidance on complex pay processing issues.
• Support system testing and payroll system rollout (UAT).
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiency across payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll processing

Payrun delivery

Stakeholder management

Change management

System testing/UAT

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team coaching

Job description

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Payroll Team Leader to oversee the Payrun/Processing team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You will lead officers, provide guidance on complex pay issues, and help drive the payroll system rollout and transformation project.

You will shape payroll processes, strengthen controls, and support your team through change, while meeting critical deadlines and delivering high-quality service.