Job Description

Payroll Manager - Wholesale Hardware - Sydney

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We are currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function within a well-established national organisation.

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This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Finance Director, offering the opportunity to lead, improve and strengthen payroll processes across a diverse blue- and white-collar workforce.

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Leading a team of two Payroll Officers, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently and compliantly, while providing trusted advice to the Finance Director and broader business.

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The Chance

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This is more than a payroll processing role. You will be the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, bringing strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and confidence in your decision-making.

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You will have the autonomy to identify areas for improvement, strengthen governance and controls, enhance reporting and ensure the payroll function continues to meet the needs of the business.

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Working with Employment Hero, you will play an important role in identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and improve payroll processes.

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Key Responsibilities

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Lead and develop a team of two Payroll Officers

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Oversee end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payroll processes

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Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery across a diverse workforce

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Provide expert payroll advice to the Finance Director and key stakeholders

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Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Awards, employment contracts and company policies

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Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, controls and audit requirements

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Strengthen payroll governance, processes and Standard Operating Procedures

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Identify and mitigate payroll and compliance risks

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Manage payroll calendars, approvals and key payroll deadlines

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Drive system, process and reporting improvements

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Partner closely with Finance, People & Culture and other business stakeholders

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Ideally, you will bring:

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5+ years' experience in a Senior Payroll or Payroll Manager position

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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, Awards, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and leave entitlements

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Demonstrated experience managing payroll controls, reconciliations, audits and compliance

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Solid Experience with Employment Hero and/or ELMO

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Strong leadership and people-management capability

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Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

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Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing practical payroll advice

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A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and controls

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Strong judgement and confident decision-making skills

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager who wants to make a role their own.

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As a newly established position, you will have genuine scope to influence how the payroll function operates, develop your team and create stronger processes, governance and controls for the future.

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The organisation also offers hybrid working, including the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

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If you are a confident payroll leader who enjoys combining technical expertise, people leadership and continuous improvement, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

📌 Payroll Manager - Wholesale Hardware - Sydney (Parramatta)
🏢 Paras & Partners
📍 Parramatta