Job Description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

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Our client is one of Australia's largest privately owned wholesalers, operating more than 100 branches nationally and employing over 800 staff across the country. With an experienced leadership team and a well-established national footprint, they're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function through an important period of change. This is a six month contract with genuine potential to extend and offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with the CFO and broader leadership team.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll function while leading a small payroll team and supporting the implementation of a new payroll system.

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You'll be responsible for ensuring payroll continues to run accurately and on time while reviewing existing processes, strengthening controls and helping deliver a successful payroll system upgrade.

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This role would suit someone who enjoys improving payroll operations, can confidently interpret awards and legislation, and is comfortable working in a rapid-paced national business.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Lead the end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 800 employees nationally.
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- Manage and mentor an experienced Payroll Officer.
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- Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with legislative requirements.
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- Oversee payroll tax, PAYG, superannuation, STP reporting and reconciliations.
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- Manage workers compensation payroll administration and insurer reimbursements.
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- Lead the payroll component of an upcoming payroll system implementation, including testing, process mapping, documentation and user acceptance testing.
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- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting and internal controls.
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- Partner with Finance, HR and operational leaders across the business.
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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- Previous experience managing payroll within a medium to large organisation.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and Modern Awards.
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- Experience leading end-to-end payroll for a multi-site or national workforce.
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- Exposure to payroll system implementations, upgrades or transformation projects.
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- Strong reconciliation and Excel skills.
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- The ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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- Experience with Micropay Meridian, ConnX or Pronto will be highly regarded but is not essential.
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WHAT IS ON OFFER?

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- Six month contract with the potential to extend.
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- $130,000 plus super pro rata
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- Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team.
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- Lead an established national payroll function.
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- Play a key role in a major payroll system implementation.
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- Hybrid working after the initial onboarding period (3 days office, 2 days from home).
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- Mount Waverley location.
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📌 Payroll Manager 6 month contract (Victoria)
🏢 The Hassett Group
📍 Victoria