Our client is a well-established market leader with a successful national footprint and a reputation for excellence within their industry. As a multi-million-dollar organisation, they are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative culture while continuing to invest in their people, systems, and growth.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll professional to take ownership of the payroll function. This role offers the autonomy to manage payroll operations while partnering closely with Finance and People & Culture teams. Based in Melbourne's Western suburbs, this position is ideal for an experienced payroll professional seeking genuine ownership, autonomy and long-term career stability.
About the Role & Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end payroll function across multiple entities for approximately 500 employees nationally
- Interpretation and application of relevant Awards, EBAs, and payroll legislation
- Preparing and lodgment of payroll tax and superannuation
- Processing employee commencements, terminations, payroll adjustments, and leave requests
- Administration of onboarding documentation, employment contracts, and payroll records
- Providing accurate information in response to employee queries
- Ensure ongoing payroll compliance, reporting accuracy and audit readiness across all statutory obligations
- Preparation and analysis of payroll reports and reconciliations
- Support the People & Culture Manager with HR administration and employee lifecycle activities
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the wider finance function as required
- Provide administrative support to the Finance team, including expense management, corporate card administration, compliance reporting and other business support activities
Ideal Candidate
- Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll in a busy workplace
- Strong payroll compliance knowledge including STP, superannuation, payroll tax and year-end reporting requirements
- Prior experience managing payroll across multiple Awards and EBAs
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to take ownership and drive outcomes in an autonomous role
Additional Benefits
- Genuine ownership of a critical business function
- Autonomous role with strong support from leadership
- Modern offices located in Melbourne's West
- Salary circa $100,000 - $120,000 + super (dependent on experience)
- Commence as soon as you're able
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Join a nationally recognised industry leader with exciting growth plans