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Payroll team leader

Rockhampton
CQUniversity
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

* Continuing, Full-Time
* People and Culture Directorate
* CQUniversity Rockhampton
* Higher Education Worker Level 6
* Total Remuneration $114,962 to $123,815 pa (including salary of $97,145 to $104,626 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Overview

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

CQUniversity's People and Culture Directorate delivers quality human resources services that support staff across payroll, recruitment, employee relations and workforce development. The Directorate plays an important role in ensuring compliance with employment legislation and enterprise agreements, maintaining accurate payroll operations, and supporting a positive employee experience across the University.

Responsibilities

As Payroll Team Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all University staff. You will mentor and support team members, provide expert advice on complex payroll matters, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and University policies.

Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will contribute to process improvements, system efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives that support effective payroll operations and service delivery.

Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and mentoring staff to achieve high performance.
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and enterprise agreements.
* Proven ability to manage complex payroll processes and deliver accurate, timely and compliant outcomes.
* Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Proficiency in payroll systems such as aPay/Ascender or SAP Success Factors, along with MS Office applications.
Benefits
* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
* 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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