Are you a qualified Payroll leader who is passionate about the efficiency, compliance & integrity of payroll processes? Carrington has an exciting full-time Payroll Manager opportunity available!
* Lead & grow a supportive & sociable payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll processing
* Drive governance & continuous improvement with an exciting systems optimisation project coming up
* Join a growing local for-purpose organisation committed to care & best practice
About Us
Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.
The Opportunity
As the Payroll Manager you will be accountable for the governance, compliance and delivery of payroll services across Carrington's workforce. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure the organisation meets its compliance obligations and supports organisational financial integrity through effective oversight of payroll operations and internal controls, robust reconciliation, reporting and workforce cost oversight. Reporting to the Executive Manager - Finance & IT, this full-time onsite opportunity enjoys a remuneration package comprised of base salary + leave loading, superannuation & NFP Salary Packaging.
Responsibilities:
* Leading the payroll team to deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across Carrington
* Managing the payroll team, maintaining an appropriately skilled and resourced team delivering to services standards
* Managing end-to-end payroll delivery for approximately 800 employees across all service streams.
* Ensuring payroll practices comply with our obligations, in collaboration with HR, including our Enterprise Agreement & underpinning Awards, Salary Packaging, etc.
* Providing advice and subject matter expertise on payroll and industrial provisions, as well as owning payroll system configuration, data integrity and access controls.
* Providing strategic reporting and commentary, including payroll forecasting, labour cost reporting & trends, to support organisational strategy
* Maintain a payroll business continuity plan, including risk exposure analysis & cross-training.
About you
Essential:
* Demonstrated leadership or management experience & skills, ideally in a payroll management role.
* Experience overseeing end-to-end payroll operations within a medium to large organisation, including supporting payroll reconciliations and financial reporting processes.
* Proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments and legislative requirements in a payroll environment & strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.
* Advanced proficiency & knowledge of payroll systems and payroll data controls.
* Demonstrated analytical & problems solving skills, including data interpretation, reporting and discrepancy resolution
* Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to managers and stakeholders
* Excellent organisation, time management & prioritisation skills.
* Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Check
Desirable:
* Experience operating within a regulated environment (aged care, health or not-for-profit preferred).
* Experience operating under an Enterprise Agreement framework.
* Demonstrated involvement in payroll system enhancements, upgrades or process optimisation initiatives.
* Exposure to internal or external audit processes relating to payroll compliance and controls.
Enjoy our Benefits
* Access to full not-for-profit Salary Packaging, making up to $18,550 of your income tax-free!
* Enjoy our "Carrington Day" – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
* 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
* 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
* Paid parental leave including superannuation
* Staff immunisation program
* Free onsite parking across our picturesque campus
To Apply
Click \"Apply Now\" to submit your application, including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. For enquiries, contact Recruitment at ***********@carringtoncare.com.au.
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