Lead, mentor and develop a team of Payroll Officers
Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payroll cycles
Review, approve and oversee payroll calculations, transactions and exception reporting
Act as the escalation point for complex payroll, remuneration and compliance queries
Ensure compliance with Enterprise Agreements, Awards, employment contracts and legislative requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders across finance, HR and operational teams
Support payroll audits, reconciliations and reporting activities
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiencies and strengthen payroll controls
Contribute to ongoing payroll projects and business improvement initiatives
Proven experience in a Payroll Team Leader, Payroll Supervisor or Senior Payroll position
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Experience managing payroll within high-volume, complex environments
Demonstrated leadership capability with a passion for developing and supporting teams
Robust understanding of Enterprise Agreements and Award interpretation
Advanced problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail




Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Advanced Excel capability
Experience working across multi-entity payroll structures will be highly regarded

Our client is a large, highly regarded organisation with a significant national workforce and a complex multi-entity payroll environment. Due to continued growth and an ongoing focus on process improvement, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join their established payroll function. Our client offers excellent WFH flexibility (3 days office, 2 days WFH) and has a fantastic culture.
Flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
Join a large, stable and growing organisation
Work closely with an experienced Head of Payroll and wider payroll leadership team
Genuine prospect to influence process improvement and payroll best practice
Complex and interesting payroll workplace that will challenge and develop your expertise
Supportive team culture with strong leadership and collaboration

📌 Payroll Team Lead Perth (Australia)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Australia