Job Description

A well-established accounting and advisory firm based in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their CFO Solutions division. The firm operates a collaborative onshore and offshore service delivery model, giving clients consistent, high-quality payroll outcomes across a diverse portfolio of Australian businesses and industries.

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This is a firm that invests heavily in its people and its systems, with a solid focus on technology, process improvement and genuine career development. Continued growth within the payroll function has created this opportunity for an experienced payroll professional ready to step into a leadership role.

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Hybrid working arrangement

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Leadership role with genuine autonomy

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Exposure to payroll system implementations and process improvement projects

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Supportive, collaborative team culture

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Ongoing professional development and certifications supported

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Leading a team spanning onshore and offshore payroll professionals, you will oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll services for a range of Australian clients.

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Leading, mentoring and developing a payroll team, including onboarding and performance management

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Overseeing day-to-day payroll workflows,



capacity and forward planning across multiple pay cycles

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Reviewing payroll reconciliations, statutory reporting and legislative submissions

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Acting as the key escalation point for complex payroll and system issues

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Leading payroll system implementations, migrations and process improvement initiatives

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Building and maintaining trusted client relationships

THE INDIVIDUAL: n

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Payroll Specialist or Senior Payroll Officer

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Previous experience leading or supervising a team (Advantageous)

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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation and employment obligations

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Working knowledge of Fair Work requirements, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements

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Experience with payroll platforms such as Xero Payroll, Employment Hero, KeyPay or MYOB

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Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

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Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.

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📌 Payroll Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 MW Recruitment
📍 Brisbane