Lead a critical function. Influence Strategy. Drive Transformation.

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 team-oriented leadership culture. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement, creating an environment where innovation and professional growth are actively encouraged.

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

Profile

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

Job 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 enhancementFlexible 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Payroll Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Adelaide