• Leading a team of 9
• Permanent role
• 1 day in the office (CBD location) and 4 days from home

About our client

Our client is a leading and established Not-For-Profit organisation who support a large cohort across the education sector. They are currently looking for a talented Payroll Team Lead to join their high performing and supportive team.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager and overseeing a team of 9, :

• Lead and manage payroll teams to ensure accurate, timely processing of fortnightly payroll for client schools.
• Oversee compliance with payroll policies, statutory requirements, and legislative obligations (PAYG, Superannuation, Workcover, Salary Packaging, STP).
• Manage payroll team resources, skill development, and training to support operational needs.
• Foster a high-performance team through coaching, motivation, and knowledge-sharing.
• Ensure high-quality customer service, handling escalations efficiently and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes, internal controls, and data management.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on payroll management, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Interpret complex legislation and payroll agreements to ensure accuracy in payroll operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance payroll systems and workflows.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.

The successful applicant will have

• Extensive payroll processing experience in large, complex teams undergoing change.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing payroll teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset, with expertise in payroll systems and process optimisation.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with a solution-focused
  approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in payroll calculations and entitlements.
• Ability to interpret and apply enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA) at an operational
  level.
• Strong innovation and operational excellence in payroll service delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

To discuss the role further, please contact Chris at [email protected]