Payroll Manager
Payroll Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
Location: Adelaide SA 5000
Salary Package: Negotiable depending on experience.
Role Highlights: In this senior role you will oversee all aspects of the companys payroll operations ensuring that over 1600 employees are paid accurately and on time. You will lead a team of payroll officers manage complex payroll systems and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements. A key aspect of the role will be driving a transition to a new payroll system Dayforce while fostering a highperformance endtoend payroll function.
Role Overview
As Payroll Manager you will report to the Senior Manager Finance and Payroll and work closely with senior stakeholders. Youll lead the payroll team mentor staff and be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and the accuracy of payments across multiple pay cycles and employing entities. Your leadership will be critical in creating an efficient streamlined payroll function while implementing process improvements and managing system upgrades.
Responsibilities
Oversee all payroll processing including 50 pay runs per month (weekly fortnightly and monthly).
Manage the transition from Chris21 to Dayforce ensuring smooth system implementation and testing.
Lead the payroll team providing coaching and guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of wages deductions superannuation leave entitlements and tax.
Ensure compliance with relevant industrial agreements (EAs and awards) and legislation.
Provide critical payroll governance ensuring internal controls and regulatory requirements are met.
Continuously assess processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burdens.
Provide key reports on payroll data including leave liabilities accruals redundancy calculations and more.
Support internal stakeholders including Finance People & Culture and Business Managers with payrollrelated queries.
Mentor and develop the payroll team fostering a highperformance culture and identifying training needs.
Manage external payroll contractors and work to reduce reliance on thirdparty services over time.
Ensure full payroll system integration with the companys financial accounting practices.
Candidate Profile
As an ideal candidate you will have:
Extensive experience leading payroll teams ideally in a complex multientity environment.
Strong technical payroll knowledge including an understanding of Enterprise Agreements awards and payroll legislation.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing change particularly with system implementations (e.g. transitioning from Chris21 to Dayforce).
A continuous improvement mindset with experience identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements.
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders across various departments.
Experience working in large organisations with a complex payroll environment preferably in the construction or industrial sector.
Highlevel analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Exposure to payroll systems like Chris21 and Dayforce is highly advantageous.
Payroll qualifications are desirable alongside finance qualifications to help transition into this role.
Company Culture & Benefits
The company is part of a global leader in construction materials. It has built a strong reputation for producing highquality local construction materials. The company fosters a highly collaborative supportive and inclusive work culture where employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the companys success.
Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience.
Hybrid work flexibility with a balance of office and home working.
Access to parking at the office and a flexible working environment.
Career development opportunities in a growing dynamic company.
Work in a valuesdriven environment that emphasises safety inclusivity customer focus and sustainable growth.
Apply
If youre passionate about leading a highperforming payroll team and shaping the future of payroll operations we want to hear from you. Submit your resume by clicking the apply link below. For more information please contact Harrison Mussell on. The reference number for this role is HM54294
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
