2IC to the Payroll Manager
Richmond location with hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days from home)
Iconic Multinational brand
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a well-known, iconic brand. This role will see you leading a small payroll team of 4 while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services in a high-volume environment.
In this role, you'll take charge of the payroll function, guiding your team to meet deadlines, maintain compliance, and deliver exceptional service to the business. You'll be hands‐on when required, while also focusing on team leadership, reporting, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a small payroll team (4 direct reports), providing coaching, support, and regular performance feedback
Oversee payroll operations for both Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislation (approximately **** employees in total)
Monitor and interpret awards, enterprise agreements,



and leave entitlements
Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for month‐end and year‐end cycles
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline workflows
Contribute to payroll‐related projects and system enhancements
About You
Proven experience managing or supervising payroll in a large, multi‐site business
Robust knowledge of payroll requirements, including award interpretation
Skilled in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and problem‐solving
Familiarity with large payroll systems
Confident communicator with a collaborative, hands‐on leadership style
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
What's on Offer
$120,000 + superannuation + 10% bonus
Hybrid work model
Work in a modern, supportive, and high‐energy environment
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📌 Payroll Team Leader - 2Ic (Melbourne)
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