Job Description

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- Lead a strategic function within a respected financial services organisation
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- Work with SAP SuccessFactors and modern payroll technology
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- Lead a strategic function within a respected financial services organisation
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- Work with SAP SuccessFactors and modern payroll technology
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About Our Client n

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation operating within the financial services sector. With a strong reputation for innovation, governance and employee experience, they are seeking a commercially minded Payroll Manager to lead a critical business function and partner with senior leaders across the organisation.

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- Lead and develop a large payroll team
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- Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, Risk and Operations
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- Provide leadership across payroll strategy, governance and operational delivery
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- Ensure end-to-end payroll compliance with all legislative and statutory obligations
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
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- Oversee payroll controls, audit requirements and risk management activities
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- Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll matters
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- Collaborate with leadership teams on workforce and payroll-related projects
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- Optimise payroll processes within SAP SuccessFactors
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- Lead payroll transformation, change and system enhancement initiatives
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- Prepare and present payroll performance updates to executive stakeholders
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- Foster a culture of accountability,



development and high performance
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The Successful Applicant n

The ideal candidate will be a proven payroll leader with experience leading medium to large payroll teams within complex and highly regulated environments. You will possess:

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- Demonstrated experience as a Payroll Manager, Head of Payroll or Senior Payroll Leader
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- SAP SuccessFactors experience is highly desirable
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- Strong experience managing teams of 10+ employees
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- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
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- Proven experience partnering with Executive and Senior Leadership teams
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- Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Wealth or similarly regulated industry experience highly regarded
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- Strong payroll governance, compliance and risk management expertise
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- Experience leading payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills
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- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability
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What's on Offer nn
- Permanent or contract opportunity available
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- Leadership role with genuine strategic influence
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- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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- Exposure to payroll transformation initiatives
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- Career growth and development opportunities
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- Contemporary technology environment including SAP SuccessFactors
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- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
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- Strong organisational stability and growth trajectory
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- Attractive employee benefits program
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📌 Payroll Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Sydney