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 Opportunity 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 New 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 new 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 new international markets.
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Award Interpretation & Compliance nn
- 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 nn
- 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 clear, practical payroll advice to leaders and key stakeholders.
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Continuous Improvement nn
- 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 nn
- 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 Recent 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 solid 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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- Market-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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