About the Company

Our client is a leading organisation within the healthcare sector, known for delivering high-quality services across a large and diverse workforce. As the business continues to grow and enhance its operational excellence, the opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Governance Manager to lead and embed governance, compliance, and risk frameworks within the payroll function.

Culture & Benefits

• A rare opportunity to shape and lead payroll governance in a large-scale national organisation.
• Cooperative and inclusive work culture with professional development support.
• Attractive salary package, flexible work options, and excellent employee benefits.
  
  

About the Role

As the Payroll Governance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing management of payroll governance frameworks. You will ensure compliance with legislation, maintain data integrity, and work closely with internal stakeholders to identify risk, enhance processes, and ensure payroll operations are accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement payroll governance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor payroll compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal standards.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to resolve issues and drive process alignment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Support payroll system upgrades and implementation projects in collaboration with IT.
• Provide governance training and guidance to payroll and HR teams.
• Prepare reports and compliance documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in payroll operations and compliance in a complex or multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment tax laws, payroll legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in process improvement, risk management, or governance in payroll or HR.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and involvement in system implementations or upgrades.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar.

How to Apply

If you're a payroll governance professional looking for a high-impact role in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW or alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Leona on 0401 494 130.