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Senior manager, payroll

Adelaide
Michael Page Australia
Posted: 13 March
Offer description

* Excellent WFH flexibility
* Strategic leadership role with continuous improvement focus
About Our Client

Our client is a large, highly respected organisation that places exceptional importance on payroll compliance, governance and accuracy. The business continues to invest heavily in payroll systems and process improvement, and is currently out to tender for a new HRIS, with this role playing a key part in its implementation and success.

You'll be joining an amazing leadership team that genuinely values and empowers payroll, supported by a collaborative culture with excellent work‐from‐home flexibility and the added benefit of free onsite parking. This is an environment where payroll is viewed as both a critical risk function and a strategic enabler.

Job Description

As the Senior Manager, Payroll, you will lead the end‐to‐end delivery of timely, accurate and compliant payroll services across the organisation. This role combines operational leadership, systems ownership, compliance oversight and ongoing transformation.

You will:

* Oversee and manage all payroll operations, systems and controls to ensure complete compliance with legislation, Awards and enterprise agreements
* Lead payroll projects, including system changes, workforce management enhancements and the implementation of the new HRIS
* Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting, governance and customer service
* Partner with internal stakeholders across P&C, Finance, IT and senior leadership, providing specialist advice and building strong relationships
* Manage payroll audits, statutory reporting, system updates, testing and payroll‐related risk management
* Contribute to a positive team culture through coaching, capability development and collaborative leadership
The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a strategic payroll leader who is passionate about continuous improvement and committed to high standards of accuracy, compliance and service.

You will bring:

* Proven experience leading complex, high‐volume end‐to‐end payroll operations
* Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, agreements and compliance requirements
* Experience managing payroll systems, upgrades, testing and implementation projects
* Ability to lead a high‐performing team and foster a positive, customer‐focused culture
* Strong stakeholder‐engagement skills and the ability to influence across all business levels
* High‐level analytical capability and confidence with payroll reporting and audit processes
What's on Offer
* Strategic leadership remit with genuine influence
* Market‐leading remuneration
* Major HRIS implementation involvement
* Business that values and invests in payroll excellence
* Exceptional WFH flexibility
* Amazing culture and leadership support
* Free parking onsite
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