This newly created position will act as a consultant between the dedicated Payroll Provider and be the primary point of contact for any payroll matters within the business. Rather than processing payroll end-to-end, you'll focus on ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes, providing expert guidance on payroll legislation and awards, managing key stakeholder relationships, and supporting process improvements and payroll-related initiatives.

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence in Australia. Known for its team-oriented culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the business is investing in its people and processes, creating an opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to play a key role in supporting payroll operations and compliance.

Description

- Manage the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider.
- Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, and reports prior to approval.
- Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards, superannuation, payroll tax, and STP requirements.
- Monitor legislative changes and coordinate the implementation of required updates.
- Oversee payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and end-of-year processes.
- Support payroll audits, governance requirements, and compliance activities.
- Act as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries and escalations.




- Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure payroll requirements are met.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency.
- Maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Profile

- Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, Modern Awards, payroll tax, superannuation, and STP reporting.
- Experience working with outsourced payroll providers or within a payroll governance, advisory, or specialist capacity.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to compliance.
- A desire to continue developing your payroll expertise within a growing organisation.

Job Offer

- Based Brisbane, close to public transport.
- WFH flexibility.
- Newly created role with the opportunity to shape payroll processes and governance.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Daisy Smith on **********@michaelpage.com.au.

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📌 Global Payroll Governance & Compliance Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Brisbane