An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a large-scale payroll function within a complex financial services environment. This role is ideally suited to a senior payroll leader who thrives on stakeholder management, people leadership, governance and driving strategic outcomes across a business.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation operating within the financial services sector. With a solid reputation for innovation, governance and employee experience, they are seeking a commercially minded Payroll Manager to lead a critical business function and partner with senior leaders across the organisation.

Description

- Lead and develop a large payroll team
- Build robust partnerships with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, Risk and Operations
- Provide leadership across payroll strategy, governance and operational delivery
- Ensure end-to-end payroll compliance with all legislative and statutory obligations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
- Oversee payroll controls, audit requirements and risk management activities
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll matters
- Collaborate with leadership teams on workforce and payroll-related projects
- Optimise payroll processes within SAP SuccessFactors
- Lead payroll transformation, change and system enhancement initiatives
- Prepare and present payroll performance updates to executive stakeholders
- Foster a culture of accountability, development and high performance

Profile





The ideal candidate will be a proven payroll leader with experience leading medium to large payroll teams within complex and highly regulated environments.

You will possess:

- Demonstrated experience as a Payroll Manager, Head of Payroll or Senior Payroll Leader
- SAP SuccessFactors experience is highly desirable
- Strong experience managing teams of 10+ employees
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
- Proven experience partnering with Executive and Senior Leadership teams
- Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Wealth or similarly regulated industry experience highly regarded
- Strong payroll governance, compliance and risk management expertise
- Experience leading payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability

Job Offer

- Permanent or contract opportunity available
- Leadership role with genuine strategic influence
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Exposure to payroll transformation initiatives
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Modern technology environment including SAP SuccessFactors
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Strong organisational stability and growth trajectory
- Attractive employee benefits program

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Cortni Thompson on 0415 385 ***

📌 Payroll Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Sydney