Job Description
We are working exclusively with a local council to find their next Payroll Transformation Manager.
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The Head of Payroll provides effective hands-on leadership and management of Council's payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll services to all employees. This role leads strategic payroll system enhancement, modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Council priorities and plays a key leadership role in payroll-related digital activities, including the procurement and implementation of a time and attendance system and potential transition to an Enterprise Resource Planning solution (ERP).
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Key responsibilities
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Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring all payroll processes are accurate, timely and compliant with legislation, awards and enterprise agreements for **** employees
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Oversee fortnightly payroll cycles, including reconciliations, reporting and statutory obligations
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Maintain payroll system integrity, ensuring employee data, payments and deductions are accurate and secure
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Act as the primary liaison with payroll service providers and external stakeholders
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Provide authoritative advice on payroll, taxation, superannuation and industrial matters
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Lead, coach and develop payroll staff to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services
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Lead payroll-related organisational change initiatives, ensuring effective transition planning, communication and adoption
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Partner closely with the Digital program team to support ERP implementation and broader system modernisation
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Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across payroll processes, systems and controls
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Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Fair Work, taxation, superannuation and WorkCover requirements
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About you
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Demonstrated experience managing payroll functions in a medium to large organisation
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Proven experience in payroll system implementation, enhancement or ERP project delivery
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Solid understanding of payroll legislation and industrial instruments
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Tertiary qualification in finance, payroll, business or related field and/or significant relevant experience
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Extensive experience in payroll systems (e.g. CHRIS21 or equivalent) and enterprise systems
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Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and industrial relations frameworks
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Experience with payroll data analysis, reporting and reconciliation
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Leadership and coordination of payroll team operations and performance
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Project management capability in system implementations and enhancements
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Certified Payroll Specialist or equivalent qualification (desirable)
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About us
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A local government organisation. All employees are required to complete a National Police Record Check and hold a current Working with Children Check. Council may require a medical or functional capacity assessment to confirm you can safely perform the role.
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📌 Head Of Payroll (Melbourne)
🏢 PRG Consulting
📍 Melbourne