National Payroll Manager
Location: Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney (with flexible working arrangements; candidates in Melbourne or Brisbane may also be considered)
Salary: $100,000–$130,000 + superannuation (commensurate with experience)

About the Opportunity
FutureYou has exclusively partnered up with a leading Australian consultancy business to seek an experienced National Payroll Manager with HR Administration capabilities to join its Finance team. This is a standalone position, ideal for a confident professional who excels in end-to-end payroll processing and enjoys supporting HR functions.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working environment (2–3 days in the office; street parking available)
• Access to industry leaders and strong career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative, and fun team culture
• Regular performance reviews, internal and external training, and discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities
Payroll

• Manage full payroll function and serve as the primary contact for payroll matters
• Process and reconcile fortnightly and monthly payrolls (approx 200 employees)
• Manage salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and ad hoc payments
• Calculate and process termination and long service leave payments
• Ensure timely and compliant payroll tax submissions and reporting
• Conduct annual reconciliation and STP lodgement
• Assist with PAYG, workers compensation, superannuation, and other statutory payments
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Serve as system administrator for the HRIS platform (Employment Hero)
• Interpret and apply relevant Awards

Finance

• Prepare and process general ledger journals relating to payroll
• Complete monthly payroll-related reconciliations
• Generate monthly leave, headcount, and analytical reports
• Prepare management reports on staff movements and costs

Human Resources

• Create, edit, and format employment contracts via the HRIS platform
• Maintain and improve document templates and systems
• Support management of the employee lifecycle and performance review templates
• Draft pay review letters, bonus letters, and statements of service
• Prepare management reports for compliance audits
• Liaise with HR Administrators on return-to-work and other HR matters

About You

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll for medium to large organisations
• Strong understanding of statutory and award compliance
• Proven ability to manage payroll operations independently
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Employment Hero highly regarded
• HR experience or qualifications highly valued
• Adaptable, with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and minimal supervision

How to Apply
If you are a proactive payroll professional with HR administration experience and are seeking a dynamic, flexible, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.