Job Description
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SkinKandy is a fast-growing industry leader in the retail piercing industry, with 115+ clinics across Australia and New Zealand and ambitious international growth ahead. Our mission is to provide our customers with unique, personal pieces of art that elevate their style and make a statement.
PAYROLL MANAGER The Prospect n
Based at
SkinKandy HQ in Maroochydore on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Payroll Manager
to take ownership of payroll operations across Australia and Current Zealand, while helping shape the foundations of a
global payroll function
as SkinKandy expands internationally.
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This is not a role where you simply inherit an established global payroll structure.
You'll have the opportunity to build it.
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Reporting to the
Head of Finance
, you will oversee payroll operations, manage outsourced payroll providers, ensure legislative and award compliance, and partner closely with our People, Finance and Operations teams to deliver a payroll function that is accurate, scalable and fit for a rapidly growing global business.
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As SkinKandy enters recent international markets, this role has a clear opportunity to
grow in scope and responsibility, with the potential to progress as we expand.
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SkinKandy is an
ASX-listed business
with close to
1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand
, and with continued local and international expansion firmly on the horizon. This is an opportunity to join the business at an exciting point in its growth and play a key role in building the payroll capability that will support our next stage of global expansion.
What You'll Own Payroll Management n
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Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand.
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Manage outsourced payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance and service delivery.
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Act as the key internal point of contact for payroll matters across the business.
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Ensure payroll processes are scalable and capable of supporting SkinKandy's continued international growth.
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Support the transition and implementation of payroll solutions as SkinKandy enters recent international markets.
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Award Interpretation & Compliance n
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Provide expert advice on payroll legislation, awards and employment conditions.
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Interpret and apply the relevant awards including
General Retail Industry Award (GRIA)
, particularly across a large casual, shift-based workforce.
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Partner with HR, Finance and external legal and payroll specialists to identify and resolve compliance risks.
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Maintain strong payroll governance and controls across all markets.
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Stakeholder & Provider Management n
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Build strong relationships with outsourced payroll providers and hold them accountable for service, accuracy and compliance.
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Partner closely with
People, Finance, Compliance and Operations
to continuously improve the employee payroll experience.
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Provide explicit, practical payroll advice to leaders and key stakeholders.
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Continuous Improvement n
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, controls and reporting.
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Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
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Help shape the future operating model for SkinKandy's payroll function as the business scales globally.
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Reporting & Analysis n
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Prepare regular payroll, headcount and cost reporting.
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Support Finance with payroll forecasting, analysis and reconciliation.
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Ensure payroll processes are audit-ready and supported by appropriate controls and documentation.
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What We're Looking For n
We're looking for a
senior payroll professional
who combines technical expertise with the commercial mindset to build and evolve a payroll function.
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You will ideally bring:
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10+ years' proven payroll experience, including significant experience managing complex payroll environments.
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Strong experience managing payroll across Australia and New Zealand.
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Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and holding external partners accountable for delivery.
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Experience working with a large, predominantly casual and shift-based workforce, ideally within retail or hospitality.
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation.
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Demonstrated experience with the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA).
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Experience supporting or implementing payroll solutions in new countries or markets.
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International payroll experience across South Africa, USA and/or UK will be highly regarded.
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Strong systems, analytical and problem-solving capability.
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Exceptional attention to detail and a strong understanding of payroll risk and compliance.
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The ability to work collaboratively across Finance, People, Operations and external providers.
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A genuine interest in building something scalable, rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
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The Growth Opportunity n
This role is designed for someone who wants to
grow with the business
.
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You'll initially have responsibility for our existing Australia and New Zealand payroll operations, while playing an increasingly important role as SkinKandy expands into new international markets.
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As our global footprint grows, so too will the scope of this role, creating the opportunity to progress in this position.
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If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark, continue to build something from the ground up and grow alongside an ambitious global brand, this could be it.
Why SkinKandy? n
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Competitive salary package.
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Join an
ASX-listed, high-growth global brand
.
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Opportunity to help build and shape a global payroll function.
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Exposure to international market expansion.
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Genuine career progression as the business grows.
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Ongoing professional development.
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Work alongside a passionate and collaborative HQ team on the Sunshine Coast.
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Working at SkinKandy HQ n
Based at SkinKandy HQ in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, you'll work alongside our Finance, People and Operations teams in a collaborative office environment.
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This role is office-based, with daily collaboration across our operational, HR and Finance functions being an important part of the position.
Sound Like You? n
We'd love to hear from experienced payroll professionals who are ready to take their next step and play a key role in building something big!
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📌 Payroll Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Skinkandy
📍 Queensland