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About Our Client

We're partnering with a growing national business looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to step into a newly elevated position and take ownership of payroll across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys creating better ways of working, building solid stakeholder relationships and improving payroll functions rather than simply processing payroll cycles.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll become the go-to payroll expert across the organisation, providing guidance on compliance, risk, systems and operational best practice while helping prepare the business for its next phase of growth.

Job Description

You'll take ownership of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes while building strong relationships across Finance, People & Culture and Operations.

Beyond BAU payroll, you'll be heavily involved in:
Improving payroll processes and controls
Managing and reviewing external payroll providers
Award interpretation and compliance advice




Payroll reporting and workforce analytics
Risk management and governance
Systems optimisation and process improvement projects
Supporting business growth and change initiatives

The Successful Applicant

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have:
Extensive experience managing payroll within complex environments
Robust understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Proven award interpretation experience
Experience managing large employee populations
Robust stakeholder engagement skills
A continuous improvement mindset
The confidence to challenge, influence and drive positive change

What's on Offer
Salary in-line with experience
Sunshine Coast location
Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership
Opportunity to influence systems, processes and strategy
Large and diverse workforce environment
Stable business with exciting growth plans
Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of payroll

📌 Payroll Manager Apac Sunshine Coast
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Sunshine Coast