Payroll Lead

YMCA; Welshpool; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Welshpool is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage payroll for over 650 employees. The role involves ensuring compliance with multiple awards, leading payroll audits, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates have a tertiary qualification in HR or Accounting, proven payroll management experience, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a salary of $110,000 – $120,000 + benefits including hybrid work options, childcare discounts, and corporate healthcare. Join us to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous corporate healthcare discounts

Discounted childcare

Free parking

Novated Leasing

Referral incentive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll for both permanent and casual employees.
• Exceptional time management skills and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports for compliance requirements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll management

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Accounting

Tools

Humanforce Workforce Management

HR3 systems

Job description

Our Quest

Hello. We’re the Y WA (formerly the YMCA WA).

We’re on the lookout for a full time Payroll Lead to join our welcoming team in Welshpool (Perth, WA) on a fixed term arrangement (up to 12 months - Parental Cover).

At Y WA, we’re a global brand with deep local roots, serving Australian communities since 1851. Every day, we empower young people, deliver health and wellbeing programs, provide childcare and education, and create opportunities for children and young people to flourish. None of this would be possible without our passionate Y People!

In this standalone role, you will manage end‑to‑end payroll for over 650 employees. Working closely with senior leaders, finance, and HR, you will ensure payroll accuracy, maintain compliance with multiple awards and agreements, and lead process improvement initiatives. And don’t worry—we believe in working hard and enjoying the perks that make it worthwhile!

• You’ll be earning $110,000 – $120,000 + 12% Super per annum
• Plus Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $18,550 per yr)
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• Enjoy working hybrid, in the office, on site or at home
• Free parking
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Refer a friend incentive! ($500)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the General Manager People & Culture, you’ll be responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end payroll processing for the Y’s WA based employees. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees, including salaried and award‑covered staff.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations across multiple modern awards and classifications.
• Maintain and optimise payroll systems, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• Prepare and review monthly payroll reports to support P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance requirements such as superannuation, PAYG, and workers’ compensation.
• Manage complex payroll calculations, including back pay, terminations, redundancies, allowances, and overtime.
• Lead payroll audits, collaborate with external auditors, and champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and industry best practices, proactively implementing changes to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Contribute to special projects, including payroll system upgrades and implementation initiatives, as required.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in end‑to‑end payroll management, including processing payroll for permanent and casual employees across multiple awards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (intermediate to advanced level), with the ability to analyse and manipulate data effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and contributing to system implementation projects.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience with Humanforce Workforce Management and HR3 systems is highly regarded but not essential.

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows how our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please email *************@ymcawa.org.au or call 0437 344 ***.

Closing date: 5th January 2026 We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.