Payroll Team Leader

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to half price discounts on products

Additional annual leave benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader in Melbourne. This role involves leading a small payroll team and ensuring accurate compliance with Australian and New Zealand requirements. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of $110,000 - $120,000, a hybrid work model, and additional leave benefits, all within a modern and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising payroll in a large, multi-site business.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll requirements, including award interpretation.
• Skilled in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small payroll team, providing coaching, support, and regular performance feedback.
• Oversee payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll processing

Compliance with legislation

Payroll reporting

Problem-solving

Tools

Large payroll systems

Job description

Overview

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a well-known, fast-growing business with operations across Australia and New Zealand. This role will see you leading a small payroll team while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services in a high-volume environment. Their vibrant and modern office is based in the inner-city suburbs, with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week as well as additional leave entitlements and excellent staff discounts.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll take charge of the payroll function, guiding your team to meet deadlines, maintain compliance, and deliver exceptional service to the business. You’ll be hands-on in processing, while also focusing on team leadership, reporting, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small payroll team, providing coaching, support, and regular performance feedback
• Oversee payroll operations for both Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislation
• Monitor and interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and leave entitlements
• Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for month-end and year-end cycles
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline workflows
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and system enhancements

About You

• Proven experience managing or supervising payroll in a large, multi-site business
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll requirements, including award interpretation
• Skilled in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and problem-solving
• Familiarity with large payroll systems
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style

What’s on Offer

• $110,000- $120,000 + super + bonus
• Hybrid work model - 1 day from home
• Up to half price discounts on their products
• Additional annual leave benefits
• Work in a modern, supportive, and high-energy environment

Contact: Sarah Armstrong at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.