Lead payroll and remuneration across a large, multi-site workforce.
About Our Client Our client is a large, well-established organisation with operations across multiple locations.
Employing a diverse workforce and operating within a dynamic environment, the business is committed to investing in its people, systems and processes to deliver exceptional employee experiences and operational excellence.
Job Description Payroll Leadership Lead end-to-end payroll operations.
Ensure all payroll cycles are processed accurately, compliantly and on time.
Oversee payroll governance, controls, reconciliations and statutory obligations.
Manage complex payroll matters and act as the senior escalation point.
Ensure payroll service delivery standards are achieved consistently.
Remuneration Benefits Lead the annual remuneration review process.
Develop and maintain salary frameworks and remuneration governance.
Provide remuneration and benefits advice to senior leaders.
Support workforce planning through remuneration analysis and reporting.
Recommend reward initiatives aligned to business objectives.
Leadership Stakeholder Management Lead, coach and develop a high-performing payroll team.
Build strong relationships across People Culture, Finance and Operational leadership.
Drive continuous improvement projects and systems enhancements.
Support organisational change and payroll transformation initiatives.
Governance Compliance Ensure ongoing compliance with payroll legislation and industrial obligations.




Oversee reporting, auditing and payroll risk management activities.
Maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
Deliver accurate payroll reporting and workforce insights to senior stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant To be successful in this position, you will bring: Significant experience leading payroll functions within large or complex organisations.
Demonstrated experience managing remuneration, reward or benefits programs.
Strong knowledge of awards, enterprise agreements and payroll governance.
Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
Experience driving payroll improvements, system upgrades or transformation projects.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including Excel expertise.
Exposure to UKG/Kronos, Oracle HCM, ADP Payforce or similar payroll systems will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer Senior leadership opportunity.
Broad and diverse remit across payroll and remuneration.
Potential opportunity to convert to permanent Hybrid working, 2 days WFH per week.
Executive stakeholder exposure.
Opportunity to influence business-wide reward strategy.
Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
National scope and organisational impact.
Competitive remuneration package.
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Remuneration & Payroll Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 New South Wales