Senior Payroll Manager - Dayforce

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz is seeking a tenured Payroll Manager to backfill a substantive role for a minimum of 12 months on a fixed-term basis, reporting to the Head of People Operations.

You will lead a hybrid team, optimise payroll processes, ensure compliance, manage statutory deductions, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders on governance and reporting. Experience with Dayforce, Workday or SAP SuccessFactors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll operations for a large organisation.
• Experience integrating HRIS with payroll systems.
• Strong governance, controls and compliance knowledge.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll regulations and awards.

Responsibilities

• Drive fortnightly payroll cycle delivery within deadlines.
• Process updates and adjustments, ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Design, implement and monitor payroll controls and procedures.
• Manage statutory deductions, superannuation, payroll tax and workers' compensation.
• Interpret awards and Enterprise Agreements; resolve complex payroll queries.
• Provide reporting and analytics on Payroll Operations and governance.

Skills

HRIS & payroll systems architecture

Dayforce

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Payroll leadership

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Due to the secondment of the existing Payroll Manager onto a payroll assurance and optimisation project, this large, complex institution is looking for a tenured leader to backfill their substantive role for a minimum of 12 months, on an FTC basis.

As an entrenched and respected team within a high calibre People Operations function, that has adopted an inclusive philosophy. The business is looking for a Payroll Manager who can support and elevate the team, with a focus on process optimisation and operational efficiency.

With a continuous improvement mindset, the successful candidate will create and employ innovative strategies in terms of procedural ingenuity and insightful reporting. To be the subject matter expert, for the Head of People Operations, key cross-functional stakeholders, and the employee base.

In addition, troubleshooting gaps in compliance and potential errors; interrogating & refining the risk and controls framework to ensure rigorous governance. In addition, you will support and integrate changes highlighted by the project, supporting the Payroll Project Lead and Program Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Drive excellence in the delivery of the fortnightly payroll cycle within critical timelines
• Timely processing of payroll updates and adjustments
• Design, implement and monitor process and controls
• Managing all statutory deductions and contributions including Payroll Tax, Superannuation, FBT and Worker's Compensation
• Award and EA interpretation
• Manage complex payroll queries and escalations, applying root-cause analysis
• Reporting and analysis of Payroll Operations - process & workflow
• Proactive monitoring of regulatory and legislative changes
• Provide mentorship and support to the Payroll teamContinuous improvements in terms of payroll process optimisation and streamlining

About you

We are looking for a strong payroll leader with demonstrated experience of integrated HRIS & payroll systems architecture, preferably Dayforce, Workday or SAP Success Factors. You will be an exceptional Payroll Leader who can apply a collective strategy to drive operational excellence and rigorous governance.

The business operates a hybrid model with three days in the office, two from home. This is a rare opportunity to join a function at a senior level; add value to your skillset in an inspiring and rewarding environment.