Payroll Manager / Payroll Officer
Location:
South Melbourne | Part-Time, Permanent (15.2 hours per week)
Reports to:
Finance & HR Leadership Team
Take ownership of the payroll function across a growing group of businesses, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support across approximately 100 employees.
Flexible part-time arrangement with 2–3 days per week in-office
Own the payroll function end-to-end across multiple entities
Opportunity to drive process improvements and shape payroll operations as the business grows
About the company:
We are a growing and dynamic group of businesses committed to operational excellence, employeeexperience, and continuous improvement.
Diverse and expanding business portfolio across multiple entities
Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Strong focus on systems, efficiency, and scalable growth
Committed to compliance, accuracy, and employee satisfaction
Fast-paced environment with opportunities to make a genuine impact
About the role:
This is a standalone Payroll Manager / Payroll Officer role responsible for managing the full payroll function across multiple entities and ensuring all payroll processes are delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time.
Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entities
Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, awards, and Fair Work requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related employee enquiries
Maintain payroll systems and identify opportunities for process improvement
Support business growth through scalable and efficient payroll practices
Partner closely with Finance and HR to ensure seamless payroll operations




This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership of outcomes, and thrives in a fast-moving business environment.
What you will do:
Process accurate and timely fortnightly payroll across approximately 100 employees
Manage payroll across multiple business entities and employee groups
Administer superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, WorkCover, and statutory obligations
Perform payroll account reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations
Prepare payroll reports and support payroll-related financial reporting requirements
Maintain employee payroll records, leave balances, and entitlements
Manage payroll onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees
Respond to payroll enquiries and provide support to employees and management
Ensure payroll compliance with awards, legislation, and regulatory requirements
Identify and implement payroll process improvements and efficiencies
Maintain and optimise Employment Hero HR and Payroll systems
Coordinate year-end payroll reporting and compliance activities
Skills & experience:
We are seeking an experienced payroll professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently.
Minimum 5 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll functions
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards,



and Fair Work regulations
Experience managing payroll across multiple entities or growing organisations
Hands-on experience using Employment Hero HR and Payroll (essential)
Solid understanding of superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and statutory reporting requirements
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
Excellent reconciliation and reporting skills
Strong problem-solving capability and process improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
Ability to work independently and take ownership of payroll outcomes
Culture
Collaborative and supportive team environment
High level of trust, autonomy, and ownership
Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Dynamic and growing business environment
Strong partnership between Finance, HR, and Operations teams
Opportunity to own and lead the payroll function
South Melbourne office location with flexible working structure
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and business growth
Long-term stability within a growing organisation
Key Success Metrics
Accurate and timely payroll processing across all entities
Compliance with payroll legislation, awards, and statutory obligations
Employee satisfaction and responsiveness to payroll enquiries
Accuracy of payroll reconciliations and reporting
Successful management of year-end payroll requirements
Continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes
Effective support of business growth through scalable payroll operations
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