We're partnering with a well established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced
Payroll Manager
for a maternity leave cover opportunity commencing in November.
This is a standalone payroll position where you'll take full ownership of payroll operations across multiple legal entities, managing both fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a workforce of approximately 150 employees. With a mix of salaried and hourly employees working across complex rotating rosters, this role will suit a payroll professional who enjoys autonomy and is confident managing the complete payroll function.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
End-to-end payroll processing across three Australian legal entities
Managing fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles
Processing payroll for salaried and hourly manufacturing employees
Reviewing timesheets, overtime, shift penalties, allowances and leave transactions
Administering payroll tax, superannuation, STP and statutory reporting requirements
Managing workers compensation declarations and insurer queries
Payroll reporting, reconciliations and audit support
Processing annual remuneration reviews, bonus payments and sales commissions
Supporting Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting requirements
Acting as the key payroll subject matter expert for employees, managers and stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll demonstrate:
Extensive Australian payroll experience in an end-to-end position
Previous experience operating as a standalone Payroll Manager or Payroll Specialist




Robust exposure to hourly payroll environments and complex roster arrangements
Experience interpreting shift penalties, overtime and award conditions
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll tax, superannuation and ATO reporting requirements
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet critical payroll deadlines
Advanced Excel and payroll reporting capabilities
Highly Regarded
ADP payroll experience
Manufacturing, industrial or 24/7 operational workforce experience
Experience managing payroll for rotating 8-hour and 12-hour rosters
Time and attendance system administration experience
Exposure to workers compensation reporting and WGEA submissions
What's on Offer?
Flexible
4-day working week
Hybrid working arrangement (2 days office / 2 days WFH)
Comprehensive handover and training period
Free onsite parking
Autonomous role with full ownership of the payroll function
Opportunity to join a stable and respected manufacturing organisation
Potential for the contract to extend beyond the initial 6-month term
ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Payroll Manager New (Brisbane)
🏢 ManpowerGroup
📍 Brisbane