Introduction Who We Are SunPork Group is Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork-producer, supplying high-quality Australian pork from farm to plate. With over 1,600 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to be a trusted name in Australian agriculture. Operating across farming, feedmills, processing, logistics and corporate functions, our workforce spans modern awards and enterprise agreements, supporting shift-based, seasonal and labour intensive operations. With scale and complexity comes responsibility - and payroll accuracy, governance and compliance are critical to how we operate. This role plays a central part in ensuring our people are paid correctly, compliantly and on time, every time. Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Group Payroll & Compliance Manager to lead the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll services across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role holds end-to-end accountability for payroll compliance outcomes. You will act as the organisational subject matter expert on payroll governance, Fair Work compliance and Australian Payroll Association (APA) better practice. This is a senior, high-impact role suited to a payroll leader who thrives in complex environments, is confident navigating awards and EBA's, and can balance regulatory compliance with operational practicality. SunPork Company Benefits You'll join a stable, Australian-owned organisation committed to strengthening payroll governance and building best-practice compliance frameworks, alongside strong leadership support. You'll enjoy: A senior, influential role with enterprise wide impact High visibility and partnership with Finance, HR, Legal and Operations Opportunity to shape payroll governance and compliance maturity Supportive leadership environment with autonomy and trust Long-term career stability with a large complex organisation Description About the Role Your key responsibilities will include: Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across a diverse, multi-state workforce Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, awards, EBA's and payroll obligations Own payroll governance, risk management and underpayment prevention frameworks Act as an escalation point for complex payroll, compliance and regulatory matters Lead, coach and develop the payroll team and build capability Drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, controls and reporting Skills And Experiences About You You are a highly experienced payroll professional with strong technical expertise and the confidence to lead compliance in complex, regulated environments. You're detail-driven, resilient and comfortable partnering with senior leaders to resolve risk and improve outcomes. You will bring: A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, HR or a related discipline Extensive payroll leadership experience in FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture or similar Expert knowledge of modern awards, EBA's and Fair Work compliance Proven experience managing payroll risk, audits and regulatory engagement Strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership capability Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, production-led environments SunPork Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Ready to lead payroll compliance at scale? If you're a payroll leader ready to take ownership of governance, risk and compliance across a complex national workforce, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your Resume and Cover Letter