Payroll Manager - Full-Time

Reporting to the Group Accountant, the Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function for a large, national blue and white collar workforce.

This role oversees the timely and accurate processing of payroll, compliance with State and Federal legislation, and the management of payroll systems including ADP Payforce and Kronos.

A key focus of the role is ensuring payroll accuracy across a complex landscape involving different Awards and EBAs, with a strong emphasis on award interpretation, compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, while partnering closely with Finance, People & Culture, and over 120 internal managers to deliver excellent service and support.

The role also includes responsibility for payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, system improvements, and maintaining up-to-date procedures and controls. Experience in blue-collar environments and an understanding of workers compensation obligations are essential.

Most important attributes required:

• Proven team leadership and coaching skills
• Extensive experience with Award and EBA interpretation
• Strong background in blue-collar or industrial payroll environments
• Excellent internal customer relationship skills across a broad stakeholder group
• Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Deep understanding of payroll compliance, including workers compensation

This is a hands-on role ideal for a payroll leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic improvement with operational delivery.

This is a hybrid position.

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