Payroll Manager - Hands-On Role

Melbourne | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Work From Home Benefits

We are partnering with a well-established, privately-owned group operating across multiple industries, primarily within construction and infrastructure, to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager into a hands-on position. With a national footprint and a reputation for innovation, the business is continuing to grow and modernise its operations.

This role offers work from home flexibility 2 days per week with start and finish times flexible based on school pick-ups and drop offs.

The Role

This is a standalone opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of the end-to-end function rather than managing a team. You will be the go-to specialist for payroll compliance, systems, and reporting, ensuring smooth delivery across a varied and complex workforce.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full end-to-end processing of a multi-entity payroll (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles).
• Interpreting multiple EBAs and Awards.
• Maintaining payroll compliance with legislation, tax, and superannuation requirements.
• Managing system improvements and process efficiencies.
• Preparing payroll reporting and liaising with finance and HR stakeholders.
• Being the subject matter expert for all payroll-related queries.

About You

• Proven experience in a payroll manager, payroll lead, or senior payroll officer role.
• Hands-on and detail oriented - you enjoy running the process yourself.
• Strong understanding of EBAs, Awards, PAYG, superannuation, and relevant legislation.
• Comfortable working with payroll/HRIS systems (Chris21, ADP, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with a broad stakeholder group.

Why Apply?

• Secure role in a growing and stable organisation.
• Autonomy and ownership of the payroll function without the pressure of managing staff.
• Opportunity to drive improvements and make your mark.

If you are a payroll professional who thrives in an autonomous, hands-on role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact our Melbourne office on 9691 3666.

Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne

Job Reference No: 06810-0013206388CF

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