Job Description

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National Payroll Manager

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Parramatta, NSW

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About Heidelberg Materials Australia

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Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of Australia's leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. With operations spanning hundreds of sites nationwide and a workforce of several thousand employees, we are committed to building a sustainable future through innovation, operational excellence, and investment in our people.

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At Heidelberg Materials, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture built on safety, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for our employees to grow and thrive.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced and people-focused National Payroll Manager to join our team based in Parramatta.

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Reporting to the National Payroll Process Owner , you will lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across Heidelberg Materials Australia. Managing a team of 7 direct reports , you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of payroll processes to support a large and geographically dispersed workforce.

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This role is ideally suited to a seasoned payroll leader with strong SAP expertise, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals.
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- Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the organisation.
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- Maintain compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation requirements, awards, and enterprise agreements.
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- Drive payroll governance, risk management, and audit compliance activities.
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- Lead payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Act as the payroll subject matter expert for SAP Payroll and related system enhancements.
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- Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and operational leaders to improve payroll service delivery and employee experience.
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- Oversee payroll reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and statutory obligations.
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- Manage payroll-related projects, including legislative changes, system upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
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- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business while fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability.
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About You

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You are an experienced payroll leader who thrives in a complex and fast-paced environment. You possess strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes.

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Essential Experience

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- Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll operations within a large, complex organisation.
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- Demonstrated experience leading and developing payroll teams.
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- Strong hands-on experience with SAP Payroll is essential.
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- Extensive knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
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- Experience driving payroll transformation, process improvements, and system optimisation initiatives.
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- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
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Qualifications

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- Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline is desirable.
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- Payroll qualifications and skilled memberships will be highly regarded.
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Skills & Attributes

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- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
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- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Customer-centric approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities effectively.
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What We Offer

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At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we recognise and reward the contribution of our people.

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We offer:

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- Competitive remuneration package.
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- Hybrid working arrangements.
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- Career development opportunities within a global organisation.
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- Professional learning and leadership development programs.
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- Employee assistance and wellbeing initiatives.
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- Novated leasing options.
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- Discounts through our Material Benefits program.
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- Inclusive parental leave and family-friendly policies.
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- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on safety, innovation, and success.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion

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Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature-age workers, and people living with disability.

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Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.

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We'll Make It Happen.

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