About the Role
As the Payroll Manager, you will be the subject matter expert tasked with professionalising processes and providing strategic oversight across a diverse workforce. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and mentoring a team of 2 direct reports, focusing on performance uplift and operational excellence.
* Managing complex payroll cycles for 600 headcount, ensuring 100% accuracy across multiple awards and enterprise agreements.
* Acting as the systems champion for the Astute payroll platform, identifying gaps and implementing best‐practice workflows.
* Overseeing scheduling and allocation data flowing from Assigner and ensuring seamless integration with MYOB for financial reporting.
* Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
* Managing and administering all payroll aspects related to complex employee transitions and life cycle changes within a fluid, ever‐changing industrial landscape.
About You
* Proven experience managing payroll in similarly complex environments such as Construction, Industrial, or Labour Hire.
* Technical proficiency in Astute is highly desirable, alongside experience with MYOB and scheduling software.
* A hands‐on leadership style with the ability to stabilise a team and drive accountability without being rigid; you must be approachable and collaborative.
* Deep expertise in Australian Award interpretation and a proactive approach to managing the ebbs and flows of a site‐based industry.
* The ability to work on‐site to establish control and lead from the front.
The Benefits
* Join a 20‐person office with a good vibe, that recognises effort and offers genuine flexibility for committed staff.
* A flat structure where your voice is heard and your improvements to the Astute system will have a direct, visible impact on business resilience.
* Create real change in a meaningful way to a payroll function that is primed to be elevated.
When you are ready to discuss, please contact patrick.collins@randstad.com.au or call 0483 154 427 for a confidential discussion.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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