Remuneration Manager
Remuneration Manager
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$ 146512 - 161317
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Job Description
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.
Join Our Team as Remuneration Manager!
Are you an experienced leader in the payroll and remuneration space who can easily apply their knowledge and skillset to new systems We are seeking an experienced Remuneration Manager to lead the Payroll team in our People & Culture unit. If you thrive in a fast-paced hands-on environment and enjoy a varied mix of overseeing end-to-end payroll remuneration processes and project work this role is for you!
About the Role:
As the Remuneration Manager reporting to the Workplace Relations & Systems Manager you will play a key role in leading and managing the Payroll team while championing a customer-focused approach. You will also ensure remuneration processes such as annual review increases job evaluation and above-Award arrangements are managed effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end payroll services to ensure employees are paid accurately in a timely manner and all processes and procedures are followed including end of month and end of financial year requirements.
- Coach evaluate and monitor the Payroll teams performance and ensure services provided are delivered effectively and efficiently.
- Be the SME for payroll and remuneration related projects and contribute to other projects across P&C.
- Develop and provide information and training to employees as necessary related to payroll and timekeeping processes.
- Work closely with Finance and auditors on reporting and data requirements.
- Review and develop internal controls procedures and processes to ensure compliance with payroll superannuation and taxation related legislation.
- Manage the job evaluation process to ensure position gradings are consistent.
- Oversee and lead the annual salary review cycle.
- Conduct research into market rates of pay to assist with non-standard remuneration scenarios.
What Were Looking For:
- Tertiary qualifications in business accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years payroll experience in a large and complex organisation including leading an end-to-end payroll function where employees are Award-covered.
- Demonstrated experience working with contemporary HRIS and payroll systems and software. At Council we use Aurion Oracle and Kronos.
- Experience working with remuneration frameworks Award wages and allowances.
- Certification and experience in job evaluation processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines and tight timeframes with a strong attention to detail.
- Sound understanding of current legislation developments and trends in payroll.
- Able to develop positive working relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.
Whats on offer
We are offering a competitive remuneration package of $146512 to $161317 base salary plus 12% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 35 hour week plus flexi-time
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport and shopping at our door discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year 2 days volunteer leave purchased leave)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)
- Employee discount and benefits app
- Novated leasing
Want to know more
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. For a confidential discussion please contact Mark Deayton via email -
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm Friday 5th September 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
