At Peninsula, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth. We are proud to be the trusted advisor to small and medium businesses—the backbone of Australia’s economy.

As the global #1 for Workplace Relations and Health & Safety advisory, Peninsula supports over 35,500 businesses across ANZ. On a global scale, our team of over 4,000 employees helps service over 145,000+ clients. We are proudly privately owned, with unmatched financialstability, driving our consistent global growth year after year.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Payroll Manager to lead our growing team and ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for all our employees across Australia & NZ. The business is going through a payroll system migration in the upcoming months, so we are looking for someone that can get into the detail and lead the project, while keeping the day-to-day running smoothly.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Managing all aspects of payroll, from processing to tax administration and reporting.
• You'll be the compliance champion, keeping us up to date with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• You'll lead a talented team of 3 payroll specialists, providing super coaching and mentoring to ensure their continued development.
• You'll be the bridge to other departments like HR and Finance, ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Working with and reporting to the CFO, together, you'll build a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the team.

What skills do you need?

• Ideally 3+ years of experience leading a payroll team in a mid sized organisation, with at least 300 employees.
• A proven track record of success in payroll operations as well as being commercially astute
• A hands-on approach to work, you will be leading from the front and involved in the nitty gritty.
• Used to managing multiple payrolls across ANZ as well as off cycle payments. Exposure to running payrolls for commissions payments would be highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations across ANZ.
• An eye for detail and the ability to work effective at all levels in the business, including C-suite, Global and Local teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities – you'll be inspiring the team!
• Expertise in payroll software systems (e.g. Preceda, ADP, Lyric)

Some of our Peninsula Perks include:

• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into a Head of Payroll position.
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts and more!
• Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to connect and have fun with your mates.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply click the Apply button and submit your updated CV.

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. All applicants must have valid, unrestricted working rights for Australia.