Employment:

Permanent, full-time. Location:

Adelaide CBD Salary:

$120,000 + Super Role Highlights This is an opportunity for an experienced payroll leader to take ownership of high-volume payroll operations, team performance and compliance within a complex, fast-paced business. The role will suit someone who combines strong technical payroll expertise with a hands-on leadership style, enjoys developing people and has a track record of improving processes, strengthening controls and delivering accurate, timely outcomes. With responsibility for a team of seven and payroll volumes of up to 4,000 pays per period, this is a pivotal role for someone who can balance operational delivery with continuous improvement, stakeholder service and risk management.

Role Overview Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Assistant Payroll Manager will play a key role in overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, taxation, superannuation obligations and applicable employment awards. Leading a team of seven payroll professionals, you will provide day-to-day direction, coaching and support while ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service standards are consistently achieved. The role spans high-volume weekly payroll processing, payroll reporting, reconciliations, complex pay-related transactions and the integrity of payroll data used across the broader business.

This is a hands-on leadership position that requires someone who is comfortable working in the detail while maintaining oversight of the bigger picture. You will investigate complex payroll discrepancies, oversee reporting and reconciliation requirements, strengthen governance and controls,



and partner with finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll and associated financial processes remain accurate and efficient.

A key focus will be driving continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes and reporting, identifying opportunities to reduce errors, improve efficiency and mitigate compliance risk. You will also support the Payroll Manager with operational updates, strategic initiatives and the implementation of improved processes, helping build a capable, engaged and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing across a high-volume workforce.

Lead, coach and develop a team of seven payroll professionals, fostering accountability, capability and consistent service delivery.

Ensure payroll practices comply with relevant employment legislation, modern awards, taxation, superannuation and company policies.

Oversee payroll reporting obligations, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), PAYG withholding, payroll tax and end-of-financial-year finalisation.

Maintain robust payroll controls, reconciliations, audit readiness and data integrity to minimise operational and financial risk.

Ensure employee records, payroll data and system access are managed securely and confidentially.

Oversee complex payroll transactions, including allowances, salary sacrifice,



leave payments, back pays and other employee entitlements.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, overpayments and underpayments, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Monitor timesheet processing, payroll exceptions and service delivery to ensure agreed deadlines and accuracy standards are achieved.

Partner with finance and accounts receivable teams to maintain the integrity of payroll data and support accurate client billing.

Ensure employer superannuation obligations are reconciled and fulfilled within required timeframes, including preparation for evolving compliance requirements.

Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements and reporting efficiencies across the payroll function.

Support workforce planning, resource allocation, business continuity and succession planning to maintain consistent payroll delivery.

Manage performance, provide regular feedback and identify development opportunities for team members.

Build solid relationships with employees, managers, clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring payroll enquiries are resolved professionally and within agreed timeframes.

Support the Payroll Manager with operational reporting, improvement initiatives and broader business projects as required.

Candidate Profile You are an experienced payroll professional who has progressed into a senior or supervisory role and is confident managing high-volume payroll operations in a complex environment. You bring a strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance and reconciliations, alongside the leadership capability to guide a team, manage competing prioritie

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