Market leading remuneration
3 days WFH / 2 days in the office
About Our Client
Our client is a highly regarded organisation with a reputation for investing in its people, technology and operational excellence. They are currently undertaking an exciting period of growth and transformation, with significant investment being directed towards modernising systems, streamlining processes and delivering best‐practice outcomes across the business.
The organisation offers a genuinely flexible work environment, including three days working from home and two days in the office, along with free onsite parking and a collaborative leadership culture. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement, creating an environment where innovation and qualified growth are actively encouraged.
Job Description
Provide strategic leadership across the payroll function, aligning payroll operations with broader organisational objectives
Lead, mentor and develop a high‐performing payroll team
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery
Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation and system enhancement
Lead payroll‐related transformation projects, upgrades and implementation initiatives
Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and governance requirements
Strengthen payroll controls, risk management frameworks and audit readiness
Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR and Technology to deliver business‐wide outcomes




Develop meaningful reporting and insights to support leadership decision‐making
Oversee relationships with external vendors and payroll technology providers
Champion a culture of accountability, customer service excellence and continuous improvement
Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, providing strategic advice and guidance
The Successful Applicant
Significant payroll leadership experience within a large and complex environment
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Demonstrated success delivering payroll transformation or continuous improvement initiatives
Experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades or optimisation projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and process excellence
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities
What's On Offer
Strategic leadership position with significant organisational influence
Opportunity to shape the future direction of the payroll function
High‐profile role focused on transformation and continuous improvement
Significant investment in systems, technology and process enhancement
Flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days WFH / 2 days office)
Free onsite parking
Supportive executive leadership team
Outstanding organisational culture
Long‐term career growth and development opportunities
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📌 Senior Payroll Manager (Colac)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Colac