This large and rapidly growing national Manufacturing organisation with proud 40+ years of history is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a longstanding payroll team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in payroll, responsible for developing Payroll Officers with 3-4 years of experience and hiring a new Payroll Officer to become the future 2IC.The organisation is currently implementing Kronos and other process improvements to modernise operations across all departments, aiming to reach the next level of efficiency and effectiveness.If you are passionate about projects, enjoy process improvements, and thrive in mentoring and developing a motivated payroll team, this is an excellent opportunity to shape the company's future while advancing your career.EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:Opportunity to join an ambitious business in transition and help elevate its operationsKey role in their Kronos implementation project, with the chance to gain Kronos expertise if not already experiencedOwnership of the payroll department, with scope to streamline processes and support growthMentoring and developing a dynamic, enthusiastic teamDown-to-earth Finance and HR teams with an open-door policyFree on-site parking, located 5 mins from Liverpool StationTAPS Membership and funded training coursesCasual, non-corporate culture and working environmentFlexible working hours, with options for early start and finish to accommodate school commitmentsNUTS & BOLTS:Develop and deliver effective payroll strategies aligning with stakeholder needs, covering timekeeping, payroll, payments, tax, superannuation, and payroll accounting/GL integrationManage end-of-month payroll processesContinuously review and improve payroll processes, challenging assumptions and identifying trendsImplement internal controls and efficiency improvementsEstablish KPIs and best practicesLead and develop a capable payroll team fostering a culture of continuous improvementDevelop payroll risk and crisis management strategiesEngage with internal and external stakeholders through negotiation, collaboration, and change managementManage relationships with external payroll vendorsConduct root cause analysis for payroll issuesEnsure compliance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirementsAnalyze company policies and regulations affecting payroll processingOversee payroll-related interfaces with finance and accounting systemsCollaborate on employee benefits, remuneration, and acquisitions/divestituresMaintain confidentiality of payroll and employee dataLead the team to deliver exceptional customer serviceDrive payroll-related projectsIDEAL CANDIDATE:Minimum 10 years in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleExperience managing teamsExperience with weekly payroll processingBackground in complex payroll environments such as Manufacturing, Construction, Retail, FMCG, etc., with knowledge of multiple award interpretationsExperience with T&A systems, preferably Kronos or similarProven project management and system implementation experienceStrong problem-solving skillsProactive, resilient, and capable of taking charge with proven leadership abilitiesExcellent communication skillsPassionate about mentoring and developing team members*Full JD available upon applicationThis is a genuinely down-to-earth organisation with plenty of room for growth for ambitious individuals. Don't delay—apply today, as this opportunity won't last long!For more details or to discuss current roles, please contact Peter Allan at peter@absolutepayroll.com.au or call 0451224985.
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