Payroll Team Leader

Sharp & Carter; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures Brisbane is seeking a Payroll Team Lead to own end-to-end payroll across weekly and Fortnightly cycles. You will lead a five-person payroll team, serve as the go-to for employees and managers, and drive compliance, accuracy and timely processing.

You will mentor the team, focus on process improvements, and partner with the National Payroll Lead to maintain high service standards and robust payroll controls.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple frequencies.
• Strong interpretation of Awards and how they apply to payroll.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting obligations.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in payroll work.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a team-centric, professional approach.
• Integrity and commitment to high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll processing and review data for accuracy.
• Manage timesheets, salary payments, end-of-month reconciliations and deductions.
• Maintain employee records and payroll documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislated requirements and reporting obligations.
• Interpret Awards confidently and apply them correctly.
• Identify and fix payroll issues before they arise.
• Support payroll system enhancements and drive process improvements.
• Mentor, develop and train team members.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Award interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer service

Job description

About the role

As the Payroll Team Lead, you'll own end-to-end payroll for the business across weekly and fortnightly pay cycles. You'll report to the National Payroll Lead and work within a collaborative team of five. You'll be a go-to person for employees and managers across the business, and a driver of compliance, accuracy and timeliness.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing daily payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data for accuracy
• Managing timesheets, salary and wage payments, EOM reconciliations and payments, and the distribution of payroll deductions
• Maintaining employee records
• Making sure all legislated requirements are met and reporting obligations are handled correctly
• Interpreting Awards and applying them confidently
• Identifying and correcting potential payroll issues before they become problems
• Supporting payroll system enhancements and improving processes and efficiencies
• Mentoring, developing and training team members

About you

• Proven experience managing end-to-end, multi-frequency payroll cycles
• Strong Award interpretation skills
• A solid understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot and fix issues early
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
• A self-motivated, goal-driven approach, with a track record of working well in a team
• The integrity and professionalism to set the standard for others, and a genuine commitment to great customer service

Why apply?

This is a chance to step into a leadership role where your expertise is valued and your work directly affects every person in the business. You'll join a supportive team that promotes a healthy, professional culture and takes pride in getting payroll right.