Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, private‑equity backed business to recruit a newly created Payroll Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a high‑impact position where you will own payroll governance, lead the offshore payroll team, and shape the function during an exciting period of expansion.
Client Details
Our client is a private‑equity backed organisation with a national footprint and circa 500 employees, with significant workforce growth expected as they expand further into retail. As part of this evolution, the business is strengthening its payroll capability. Payroll is currently processed offshore. This sole onshore position will oversee governance, compliance, continuous improvement and the performance of the offshore team. One of the major drawcards of this role is the unrivalled WFH flexibility - only 1 day per week in the office (can potentially consider remote options).
Description
The Payroll Manager will serve as the onshore owner of the payroll function, providing governance, oversight, strategic direction and leadership to the offshore payroll team. You will drive payroll accuracy, compliance and process improvement across the onshore/offshore model as the organisation scales. This position offers autonomy, visibility and the ability to embed best‑practice payroll operations within a private‑equity backed, growth‑focused environment.
* Lead and own the onshore payroll function, acting as the primary escalation point for all payroll matters
* Provide leadership, quality oversight and KPI/SLA governance for the offshore payroll team
* Review and approve pay runs, ensuring full compliance with legislation, awards/EBAs and internal standards
* Strengthen governance, internal controls, audit readiness and documentation
* Oversee statutory obligations including PAYG, superannuation, STP Phase 2, long service leave and payroll tax
* Partner with Finance, People & Culture, Operations and retail leadership to support organisational growth
* Deliver process improvement, mapping, automation and system optimisation
* Lead payroll projects including system enhancements, integrations and onboarding for new retail sites
* Produce accurate payroll reporting, reconciliations and insights for the CFO and senior stakeholders
Profile
* Experience leading complex payroll operations
* Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards/EBAs and compliance requirements
* Proven ability to uplift processes, controls and governance
* Confidence reviewing and approving complex pay cycles
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
* A continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive performance
Job Offer
* Private‑equity backed business with strong growth trajectory and investment in capability
* Circa. $150,000 + super (potential flex up)
* Unrivalled WFH flexibility - only 1 day per week in the office
* Newly created role with autonomy, influence and strategic impact
* High visibility partnering closely with senior leaders, including the CFO
* Opportunity to shape a scalable, modern onshore/offshore payroll model
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on or email