About the role This newly created, exciting opportunity will be best suited to a payroll leader ready to drive transformation and continuous improvement in a high-growth, complex environment. This Group Payroll Manager position will be overseeing the strategic and operational delivery of payroll and time & attendance services for a workforce of 2,000 employees across multiple pay cycles.

The role will focus on governance, compliance, and operational excellence while embedding a new operating model aligned with enterprise agreements, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead payroll strategy and service delivery, fostering a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to align payroll with business goals.
• Drive transformation through process optimisation, system enhancements, and user adoption initiatives.
• Ensure governance and compliance across payroll, superannuation, and employment tax obligations.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality delivery and contractual compliance.

About You

• 10+ years of senior-level payroll or finance management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proven experience with large payroll systems
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, awards/enterprise agreements, and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CA preferred).

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead transformation in a forward-thinking organisation.
• Make a measurable impact across business operations and employee experience.
• Work with passionate professionals in a values-driven, safety-first environment.