Payroll Manager needed for an immediate start for a contract role.

Your new company
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking to lead a high-performing team within a large, values-driven organisation? We are partnering with a well-established national organisation that provides essential community services and is seeking a skilled payroll leader to oversee a complex, high-volume payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a stable and growing organisation where you can contribute to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for a large workforce operating under multiple awards and employment arrangements. You will lead a team of payroll specialists while partnering closely with finance, HR and operational stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery.

- Lead, coach and develop a team of Payroll Officers.
- Manage the end-to-end payroll function across a large employee base.
- Ensure payroll processing is accurate, compliant and delivered within strict deadlines.
- Oversee payroll reconciliations, superannuation, workers compensation and third-party payments.
- Manage month-end and year-end payroll activities.
- Produce payroll reporting for key internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive payroll projects,



system enhancements, testing and implementation activities.
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing payroll compliance.
- Review and improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies.
- Build strong working relationships across finance, HR and operational teams.

What you'll need to succeed

- Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience working within complex awards ideally the SCHAD's and enterprise agreement environments.
- Proven people leadership and team development skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
- Experience leading payroll projects, process improvements or system upgrades.
- High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence

What you'll get in return

- Leadership role within a respected, purpose-driven organisation.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact and influence payroll operations.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Stable and growing organisation with long-term career opportunities.
- Competitive salary package and attractive employee perks.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Payroll Manager (North Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 North Sydney