Seeking a well-established Payroll Manager to join an established team to lead this function.

Payroll Manager

Lead Payroll Operations for a Respected Canberra Employer

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager seeking your next leadership prospect? This is a rare chance to join a well-established Canberra organisation where payroll is recognised as a critical business function and where your expertise will directly contribute to employee experience, compliance and operational excellence.

You will lead a small payroll team and oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across a diverse workforce. This is an opportunity for a hands-on payroll skilled who enjoys leading people, improving processes and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

Your new role In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll operations, ensuring pay cycles are delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading and mentoring a team of Payroll Officers.
- Overseeing payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Managing payroll tax, superannuation and statutory obligations.
- Interpreting employment agreements and relevant industrial instruments.
- Resolving complex payroll enquiries and escalations.
- Managing payroll compliance and governance requirements.
- Developing strong relationships across finance, people and culture, and operational teams.




- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and employee experience.

About You To be successful, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing payroll teams within a complex organisation.
- A sound understanding of awards, employment conditions and payroll governance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively in a changing and evolving environment.
- A proactive approach to process improvement and team leadership.

What you'll get in return

- Above-market salary package, negotiable based on experience.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Opportunity to lead an established payroll function.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Exposure to a complex and interesting workforce.
- Genuine opportunity to contribute to organisational improvement and operational excellence.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Geoff now (02) 6112 7 or e: @hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Geoff Symons

Manager | Accountancy & Finance

Hays Specialist Recruitment

(02) 6112 7 | @hays.com.au

📌 Payroll Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra