We’re partnering with a leading national business, headquartered in Fortitude Valley who are looking for a Payroll Manager to join their team. If you’re a hands-on payroll leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys driving process improvements, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for the internalisation and day-to-day delivery of payroll across multiple entities and sites. With a new system being implemented, you’ll play a key role in systems setup, compliance, process improvement, and building internal payroll capability from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll across a large, diverse employee base
  
  
• Drive the implementation and configuration of a new in-house payroll system
  
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant awards, EBAs, and Fair Work legislation
  
  
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and site operations to ensure accurate and timely processing
  
  
• Support employee onboarding, leave accruals, superannuation, and terminations
  
  
• Continuously improve payroll reporting, controls, and documentation
  
  
• Build scalable systems and processes that support future growth
  
  

About You

• Proven experience managing payroll in a multi-site, award-covered environment
  
  
• Hands-on experience with payroll system implementation or transformation projects
  
  
• Sound understanding of the Fair Work Act, NES, and modern awards
  
  
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  
  
• Hospitality, retail, or services industry background highly desirable
  
  

What’s On Offer

• Make a direct impact in a values-driven and growing business
  
  
• Collaborate with a high-performing finance team and senior leadership
  
  
• Great Fortitude Valley location close to public transport and amenities
  
  
• Hybrid work options
  
  
• Staff discounts and perks
  
  

For more information, please reach out to [email protected] or call Jen on 0493 386 287