At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers. About The Position We’re seeking a confident and experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of our payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for a growing workforce while driving improvements in our HRIS systems, processes and team capability. Based full-time at our Headquarters in Waterloo, this is a key leadership role where you’ll partner with HR, Finance and business leaders to deliver a best-in-class payroll function that truly adds value. Payroll Leadership & Delivery Lead a team of six (including a UKG Kronos System Administrator) to deliver fortnightly payroll for ~900 employees across seven entities.Ensure every employee is paid accurately, on time and in line with legislation.Oversee the correct application of Awards and IFA’s in partnership with HR.Provide trusted payroll advice to leaders and stakeholders. Compliance & Accuracy Manage end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand.Oversee PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover, Terminations, Redundancy, Long Service Leave and Superannuation lodgements.Drive statutory compliance, month-end and year-end reconciliations, audits and reporting.Conduct internal payroll audits with strong controls and exception reporting. Systems & Process Improvement Administer and optimise UKG Ready (Kronos) and Cloud Payroll systems.Lead payroll system projects, implementations and integrations.Safeguard data integrity and reporting while staying across legislative and system changes.Continuously identify and deliver process efficiencies. People & Culture Mentor and develop the payroll team to deliver excellence.Champion a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.Build strong cross-functional collaboration with HR, Recruitment and Finance. Qualifications: You are an experienced payroll leader who thrives in complexity and change. You combine deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. 5 years’ experience in payroll management, leading teams in complex, multi-entity environments.Expert knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, IFA’s, and complex payroll scenarios (terminations, redundancies, PIAWE).Experience with UKG Ready (Kronos) preferred, plus a passion for automation and system optimisation.Strong track record in compliance, reporting and payroll audits.Able to work confidently in fast-paced, evolving environments.High attention to detail and accountability in everything you do.Guided by values, with a willingness to learn and grow. Why Winning? Our new state-of-the-art office in Waterloo with free daily coffee, an on-site gym, the peaceful Harmony Room, and flexible workspaces. Enjoy generous discounts on all products across our Group, plus access to over 5,000 additional discounts with other retailers.Monthly Wellness & Learning activities to support your journey toward a healthy, balanced lifestyle.Celebrate your successes and unwind with our weekly Friday drinks tradition.Kickstart your day with a delicious fortnightly breakfast BBQ.We believe in promoting from within and are a growing company — where you start isn’t where you’ll finish!Take advantage of our in-house Training Academy offering nationally accredited qualifications (Cert III & IV) to upskill and stay ahead.Access EAP services, including free health and well-being appointments such as GP visits, dietitian consultations, skin checks, annual health checks, and high-performance coaching. We're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds.