Payroll Manager | $180,000 - $200,000 Package

- Leading professional services firm | Current CBD office
- $180,000 - $200,000 package | Dayforce
- Lead a team of two | Hybrid, 2 days WFH | Excellent benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading professional services firm based in the Melbourne CBD. The firm invests heavily in its people - offering genuine flexibility, generous leave entitlements, and a real commitment to learning and development.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a Payroll Manager role with full ownership of a national payroll function, leading a small, high-performing team and playing a key leadership role within the broader Finance function.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead a Melbourne-based team of two and take full ownership of the national payroll function, covering a monthly pay cycle for over 1,000 employees nationally.

Key responsibilities will include





- Accurate and timely delivery of payroll payments, including garnishments, benefits and taxes, consistent with federal and state wage laws
- Preparation and lodgement of monthly and annual workers' compensation returns, payroll tax returns and PAYG withholding tax reconciliations
- Accurate and timely processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations
- Management of superannuation contributions and compliance, including monthly reconciliations
- Preparation of regular management reporting, including month-end, leave liability and payroll journals
- Driving continuous improvement across payroll systems and processes, including playing a leading role in an active payroll system migration
- Leading, mentoring and developing a small team, building capability and role-modelling solid leadership
- Building and maintaining strong cross-func

📌 Payroll Manager - $200,000 Package (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne