The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead a high-performing payroll function through both business-as-usual operations and significant transformation. Reporting to the CFO, this is a pivotal role where you’ll shape payroll strategy, ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment, and deliver seamless employee experience across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys balancing operational excellence with strategic transformation.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Ensure tax, superannuation, and regulatory compliance across the group.
• Act as primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IT, and senior leadership to deliver payroll excellence.
• Drive payroll transformation projects, including system upgrades and HRIS implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic payroll advice at executive level.

About You

• 12+ years’ payroll experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
• Proven experience in payroll governance, risk management, and audit compliance.
• Track record in leading payroll system implementations and HRIS transformations.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with payroll in complex, regulated industries or large organisations.

Why Apply?

• Lead a significant payroll transformation project.
• Work closely with executive leadership in a visible, strategic role.
• Shape the future payroll function in a complex and evolving environment.
• Competitive salary package and strong career growth opportunities.