The Organisation

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded organisation operating within a complex and dynamic environment. With a solid focus on people, systems, and operational excellence, they are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function during a key transition period.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of HR, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, leading a medium sized team to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include

- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team

- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance

- Manage payroll for a medium-to-large workforce, including complex awards and agreements

- Ensure timely remittance of statutory obligations including PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax

- Oversee month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and reporting

- Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues

- Manage annual processes including salary reviews, bonus payments and EOFY reporting





- Drive process improvements and support payroll system upgrades and optimisation

- Provide reporting and insights to key stakeholders, including board-level reporting

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capability. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Key requirements

- Extensive payroll experience (5 years), ideally within a complex environment

- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop teams

- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG, superannuation and awards

- Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability - in particular with Chris 21

- High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What’s on Offer

- Key leadership role

- Opportunity to lead a well-established payroll team

- Engage in meaningful systems and process improvements

- Excellent salary and EVP

To discuss further, please contact Daniel Close at Sharp & Carter at [email protected]

📌 Payroll Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Sharp u0026amp; Carter
📍 Adelaide