Are you ready to lead meaningful change while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance? Michael Page is proud to be exclusively partnering with an ASX-listed business to recruit a permanent Payroll Lead.

Client Details

Our client is currently embarking on a major transformation program, consolidating payroll processes across multiple business units to create a more streamlined, efficient, and compliant function. This is a business that takes payroll seriously - compliance, accuracy, and employee experience are top priorities. To achieve this, they invest heavily in cutting-edge systems and best-practice processes, ensuring their payroll operations are future-ready. What truly sets them apart is their amazing workplace culture and fantastic senior leadership team. They foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. With a strong focus on career progression, this is an organisation where you can make a real impact and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The flexibility on offer is testimant to the trust they place in all team members!

Description

• Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing (high volume).
• Drive process consolidation and standardisation across multiple business units.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure payroll compliance and best practice.
• Provide strategic direction to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
• Monitor and report on payroll performance metrics and compliance standards.
• Champion change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
• Build capability within the payroll team through coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align payroll strategy with broader business objectives.

Profile

• Proven experience in payroll leadership with a strong focus on strategic change management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and governance.
• Experience with payroll systems implementation or optimisation is highly desirable.
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Job Offer

• $130,000 + super
• Permanent role
• 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office
• Strategic leadership role

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email [email protected]