Payroll Team Leader

About the role

As the Payroll Team Lead, you'll own end-to-end payroll for the business across weekly and fortnightly pay cycles. You'll report to the National Payroll Lead and work within a collaborative team of five. You'll be a go-to person for employees and managers across the business, and a driver of compliance, accuracy and timeliness.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing daily payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data for accuracy


• Managing timesheets, salary and wage payments, EOM reconciliations and payments, and the distribution of payroll deductions


• Maintaining employee records


• Making sure all legislated requirements are met and reporting obligations are handled correctly


• Interpreting Awards and applying them confidently


• Identifying and correcting potential payroll issues before they become problems


• Supporting payroll system enhancements and improving processes and efficiencies


• Mentoring, developing and training team members

About you

• Proven experience managing end-to-end, multi-frequency payroll cycles


• Strong Award interpretation skills


• A solid understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting


• Working knowledge of payroll systems and processes


• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot and fix issues early


• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills


• A self-motivated, goal-driven approach, with a track record of working well in a team


• The integrity and professionalism to set the standard for others, and a genuine commitment to great customer service

Why apply?

This is a chance to step into a leadership role where your expertise is valued and your work directly affects every person in the business. You'll join a supportive team that promotes a healthy, professional culture and takes pride in getting payroll right.