Position Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Melbourne CBD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading national ASX listed healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality care and services across Australia. With a strong presence and a focus on innovation and people-first values, they play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of communities nationwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead and manage the payroll function for our client's Melbourne CBD office. This role is responsible for overseeing a small, dedicated payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large, diverse workforce across multiple sites nationally.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, excellent technical payroll knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees across the national organisation

Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, promoting high performance and professional growth

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements

Maintain and improve payroll systems, processes, and controls

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT departments to ensure payroll data integrity and reporting accuracy

Manage payroll-related reporting, including superannuation, PAYG, STP, and other statutory obligations

Ensure compliance with all relevant awards, Fair Work requirements, and state/federal tax regulations

Lead audits and manage external payroll compliance reporting

Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation and ensure proactive implementation of necessary changes

Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience in managing payroll for a medium to large organisation, ideally within the healthcare or related industry

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, taxation, and compliance

Experience leading and developing a payroll team

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Chris21, SAP, or similar), with advanced Excel skills

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred)

Certification in Payroll or Membership with the Australian Payroll Association (highly regarded)

What's on Offer

A permanent leadership role within a highly respected national healthcare provider

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Convenient Melbourne CBD location

Opportunity to contribute to critical community services and employee wellbeing