MARS Recruitment is partnering with a Perth-based business to recruit a Payroll Team Lead to join a small, cooperative payroll function.

This is a hands-on lead role suited to an experienced Senior Payroll Officer looking to take the next step, while remaining closely involved in the end-to-end payroll process.

The Opportunity

Working within a team of four, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll process, provide guidance to the wider team and help ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time.

This isn't a traditional people-management role. Instead, you'll be the go-to person within the team - getting involved in the detail, supporting Payroll Officers and helping improve processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities
Run and coordinate end-to-end payroll processing
Manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles
Review payroll data, employee changes and payroll adjustments
Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, superannuation, PAYG and leave
Act as a point of escalation for payroll queries
Support and upskill Payroll Officers
Help manage workflow, priorities and payroll deadlines




Maintain strong payroll processes and compliance
Contribute to ongoing payroll process and system improvements
Work closely with the Payroll Manager and wider business

About You

We're looking for someone with strong end-to-end payroll experience who enjoys being hands-on and supporting those around them.

You'll ideally have:
Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
Experience across weekly and/or monthly payroll cycles
Robust understanding of payroll compliance and legislation
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines
Confidence supporting and developing less experienced team members
A respectful, approachable and cooperative communication style

What's on Offer?
$110,000 - $130,000 + super, depending on experence
Full-time, permanent position
Perth-based
Up to 2 days WFH per week
Flexible start and finish times

If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply today.

📌 Payroll Team Leader Perth
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Perth