Seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join an established team for a rare contracting opportunity. Payroll Manager
Your new company
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Leader to take on a pivotal 12 - 18-month assignment overseeing the payroll operations function within a large and complex organisation. This role offers the chance to guide an established team, drive best-practice payroll processes, and influence strategic uplift across a dynamic environment. Your new role
As the Payroll Manager, you will provide leadership, direction and operational oversight of the end-end payroll services. Working closely with senior stakeholders across HR, finance, employee relations and external agencies, you will play a key role in shaping payroll strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance. Your new role will include, though not be limited to:
- Lead and mentor a dedicated payroll operations team.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery, including fortnightly cycles, compliance and reporting.
- Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, tax, superannuation and employee entitlements.
- Partner with HR, Finance and external agencies to resolve complex payroll matters.
- Support system improvements, data integrity initiatives and compliance projects.




What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing payroll operations in a complex environment.
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
- Confident leader with experience coaching and developing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to drive improvements while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
What you'll get in return

- 12 - 18-month fixed-term contract or shorter-term labour hire contracting opportunity.
- Flexible working arrangements once established in the role.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic payroll initiatives.
- Leadership of an established team and support the career progression of others.

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 7659 or e: [email protected].
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 7659 | [email protected] #2987025

📌 Payroll Manager (Canberra)
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