Access Group Talent Services is part of The Access Group, one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised providers of payroll software solutions for HR and Accounting professionals.

We are a boutique recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to sourcing and supplying high-calibre Payroll specialists. Our unique expertise lies in recruiting payroll professionals experienced in MicrOpay and Definitiv, The Access Group’s own market-leading software platforms.
As the preferred recruitment partner for our clients, Access Group Talent Services is the go-to agency for both organisations seeking skilled payroll talent and payroll professionals looking for their next contract or permanent opportunity.

My client is needing a Payroll team Leader who will oversee the end to end payroll operations.
As the Payroll Team Leader, you will be accountable for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll for the company.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will manage 1 Payroll Officer, as well as be involved in the hands on payroll processing, and you will be responsible for governance, compliance, controls and reporting.
You will be the key point of contact for payroll across Finance, People & Culture, managers and employees. You will also drive process improvement, strong payroll controls and operational efficiency.

On a daily basis you will:

- Perform and oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle for multiple entities for approx 650 employees using MicrOpay
- Plan and allocate team workloads so payroll deadlines and service requirements are consistently met
- Process commencements, terminations, changes to employment conditions and other payroll adjustments,



working with People & Culture on onboarding and termination
- Maintain compliance with PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, payroll tax, STP and other statutory obligations
- Process Superannuation payments in line with Payday Super legislation
- Prepare and lodge quarterly returns with the relevant state Portable Long Service Authorities
- Interpret awards, certified agreements and employment contracts
- Monitor payroll legislation changes and implement the required updates
- Process workers compensation payments in liaison with People & Culture
- Prepare fortnightly payroll costing reports for Finance and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
- Support system implementation and integration projects
- Coach and support payroll team members
- Escalate significant compliance, financial or operational risks to the Financial Controller

About you:

- Solid MicrOpay experience
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll operations while remaining hands-on in processing
- Previous experience leading or supervising
- Solid understanding of payroll practice, including PAYG, payroll tax, workers compensation, superannuation and termination payments
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards and employment conditions
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to develop ad hoc reports
- Strong attention to detail, particularly with payroll
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Salary: Up to $140k plus Super

This is a excellent prospect that will not last.
For a confidential discussion contact Celine on 0415 345 587, or press on the Apply now button.

📌 Payroll Team Leader (Chatswood)
🏢 The Access Group
📍 Chatswood