Job Description
The Organisation & Opportunity
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Our client is a successful and growing organisation currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation and development.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedPayroll Manager to take ownership of the Australian payroll function and play a key role in ensuring the ongoing accuracy, compliance and efficiency of payroll operations.
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Reporting into a senior payroll leader, you will be responsible for managing weekly and monthly payrolls, leading a small team and ensuring payroll procedures, controls and processes remain best practice.
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This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the detail while also having the opportunity to develop their team, improve processes and influence the broader payroll function.
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Position Description
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Manage and produce accurate weekly and monthly payrolls
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Lead, support and develop a small payroll team
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Interpret and apply awards, agreements and employment contracts
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Ensure accurate application of pay rules and employee entitlements
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Manage payroll tax, superannuation and statutory compliance
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Oversee leave processing and reporting
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Coordinate termination payments with relevant stakeholders
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Maintain payroll system integrity, confidentiality and internal controls
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Participate in internal and external audits
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Undertake salary analysis and reporting as required
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
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Work closely with Finance, HR and other key stakeholders
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Candidate Profile
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The successful candidate will have extensive payroll management experience within a large or complex organisation, as well as:
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Extensive experience as a Payroll Manager
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Strong leadership and people management capability
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Experience leading and developing a small team
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance
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Proven experience interpreting awards, agreements and employment contracts
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High-level knowledge of both weekly and monthly payroll processing
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Experience across payroll and electronic time & attendance systems
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Robust attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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Finance or relevant business qualifications highly regarded
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Workday Payroll & Time Tracking experience advantageous
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What's on Offer
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Attractive salary
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Permanent Payroll Manager opportunity within a successful and growing organisation
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Ownership of the Australian payroll function
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Leadership of a small payroll team
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Opportunity to influence payroll processes and best practice
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Strong exposure to senior stakeholders
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Combination of operational leadership, compliance and process improvement
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Excellent opportunity for continued career development
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📌 Payroll Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 New South Wales