Payroll Manager | 10-Month Contract

Join a leading manufacturing business who are working through a period of change and transformation!

• Competitive base salary of up to $150,000 + super
• Lead BAU and the implementation of a brand-new system!
• Hybrid working with parking onsite!

The Company

Our client is a leader in the manufacturing and supply of high-end building products that are sought after for commercial and residential customers. With a global presence and a rich history, they have seen continued success as a result of their unwavering commitment to quality products and their bespoke customer experience. To continue their success, our client is on a journey to enhance the way in which they work with investment in technology and the creation of greater efficiencies in the way they operate.

The Leaders

As the Payroll Manager, you will report directly to the HR Director for Asia Pacific. They are a progressive leader who has a track record in leading high-performing teams to deliver impactful and commercial outcomes.

More broadly, you will join a very collaborative and passionate P&C team and work closely with stakeholders across the business.

The Opportunity

As the payroll manager, you will have a wide scope of accountability to deliver operational excellence in addition to leading transformation activities. It is a true blend of operational and strategic work.

The transformation lies in implementing a new payroll system. This will see you take the lead and work closely with internal and external stakeholders as part of a working group.

You will also lead a Payroll Specialist ensure payroll activities are delivered accurately in a timely manner and manage key relationships both internally and externally.

Further, you will:

• Review existing processes and implement contemporary practices to create efficiencies without compromise to quality
• Assist with the maintenance of relevant documentation and carry out internal audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure all relevant reporting and journals are completed on time including the preparation and distribution of financial reporting
• Design and roll out payroll system enhancements that deliver an improved customer experience
• Help design, test and implement the new system
• Manage, lead, and deliver transformation projects that look at how the payroll function operates and services the business

About You

To see success, you will be a strong people leader with demonstrated experience in leading successful payroll teams. Your leadership will be centered around uplifting the capability of your team and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Strong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll is crucial, as well as working with a time and attendance system. Further to this, experience in designing new solutions and ways of working to enhance the payroll function. Experience working with Awards is also key.

Finally, you’ll be willing to be hands-on in your approach, while also having the ambition and capability to contribute to strategic initiatives by leaning on your project management experience to design and implement new ways of working.

The Process

As this is an immediate need, we anticipate there to be two-rounds of interviews plus a profiling assessment, in addition to meeting with a Levyl consultant.

Please contact Matthew Bransby-Bell on 0448 198 544 with any questions you may have!

Levyl encourage diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment solutions and commit to respond to every applicant. We make selection and shortlist decisions based on your skills, experience, personal attributes, and motivators. Should you be successful for interview, we will tender you an interview accommodation checklist, so that you can let us know how we can support you to perform at your best.