Senior Payroll Lead with Flexible, High-Impact Role

Perigon Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group has partnered with a leading ASX-listed organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager. The role leads a small payroll team, owns statutory compliance and acts as the go-to payroll expert for employees and senior management.

You will optimise payroll processes, ensure accurate and timely processing, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to uphold governance and reporting standards. This is a senior, visible role within a listed environment.

Qualifications

• Senior payroll or payroll management experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and statutory obligations.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Highly accurate, organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident with payroll systems and Excel; continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communicator supporting employees and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time across the business.
• Manage leave including Paid Parental Leave and leave provisions.
• Own statutory reconciliations, reporting and payments (Payroll Tax, IAS, Super, FBT, PTR, Workers Comp).
• Manage payroll accruals at month-end, half-year and year-end; support audits.
• Lead, train and develop the payroll team; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Drive process improvements; maintain procedures and assist with system upgrades.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and statutory bodies.

Skills

Senior payroll experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Perigon Group has partnered with a leading ASX-listed organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager. The role leads a small payroll team, owns statutory compliance and acts as the go-to payroll expert for employees and senior management.

You will optimise payroll processes, ensure accurate and timely processing, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to uphold governance and reporting standards. This is a senior, visible role within a listed environment.