Strategic Payroll Manager | Automation & Compliance

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Novated leasing

Job summary

VicGrid, part of the Victorian Government, seeks a Payroll Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you will manage one direct report and partner with Finance, People & Culture, and ADP to deliver payroll services.

You will drive improvements in governance, controls and automation, interpret enterprise agreements, awards and legislation, and advise senior stakeholders on

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll management experience with governance and controls.
• Adept at interpreting complex payroll requirements and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ADP, SAP or similar enterprise platforms is advantageous.
• Qualifications in HR, finance or payroll management are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations with timely processing and reporting.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues and drive accuracy improvements.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, automation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with ADP and internal teams to meet organisational needs.

Skills

Payroll management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder advisory

ADP

SAP

Employee Central

Education

HR/finance/payroll qualifications

Payroll systems experience

Tools

ADP

SAP

Employee Central

Job description

VicGrid, part of the Victorian Government, seeks a Payroll Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you will manage one direct report and partner with Finance, People & Culture, and ADP to deliver payroll services.

You will drive improvements in governance, controls and automation, interpret enterprise agreements, awards and legislation, and advise senior stakeholders on