Our client is a large Australian services organisation with a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees operating across multiple states and territories. With a strong reputation in its sector and a people-focused culture, the business is currently investing in payroll capability, process improvement and technology transformation to support future growth.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a geographically dispersed team and play a key role in an upcoming payroll system transformation.

About the role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will have responsibility for end-to-end payroll operations, leading a team across Australia and offshore while ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading payroll operations for approximately 4,000 employees nationally.
- Managing and developing both onshore and offshore payroll teams.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
- Partnering with Finance and People & Culture stakeholders.
- Driving process improvement, automation and operational excellence.
- Preparing the payroll function for a significant system transformation project.
- Building a high-performance,



collaborative payroll culture.
- Lead BAU through a period of transformation and play a key role in a major payroll transformation program.

About you

You will be an experienced payroll leader with:

- Extensive Australian end-to-end payroll experience.
- Previous payroll management experience within a medium-to-large organisation.
- Experience managing offshore or dispersed teams.
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and employment legislation.
- Exposure to payroll transformation, systems implementation or business change initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive leadership style.
- Workday experience is highly regarded.

What's on Offer:

- Hybrid working environment - 2 days in the office & 3 days WFH
- One paid RDO per month.
- Flexible, wellbeing-focused culture.
- Chance to play a key role in a major payroll transformation program.
- High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership.

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Stuart Soper on (02) 8227 9***. To apply, simply submit your resume via the application link below.

📌 Payroll Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Ethos BeathChapman
📍 Sydney