Payroll Team Lead

• Full-time ongoing role - IMMEDIATE START
• Based at our Head Office in Ringwood on the lands of the Wurundjeri People with flexible hybrid working on offer 2 days in office 3 WFH
• $130000 -% super generous salary packaging benefits up to $18550

About the team

Youll join People & Culture a team that supports our people to thrive so they can deliver meaningful care to communities across Australia. Payroll plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately on time and in line with our values of fairness trust and care.

Your role your impact

This role sits at the heart of Each. As Payroll Team Leader youll lead the payroll function that supports over 1400 employees and volunteers ensuring accuracy compliance and confidence for our people every pay cycle.

Youll combine hands-on payroll leadership with continuous improvement and strong partnership across the organisation helping leaders managers and employees feel supported informed and heard.

In this role you will:

• Lead and own the end-to-end payroll function (with 4 payroll officers) ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery
• Oversee and coordinate fortnightly payroll processing approvals and final termination payments
• Ensure compliance with enterprise agreements legislation PAYG superannuation and leave obligations
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and teams as the key point of contact for payroll
• Drive continuous improvement through payroll audits reporting and system enhancements
• Partner with systems and data teams on upgrades award interpretation and payroll system changes
• Analyse payroll data and trends to identify risks opportunities and smarter ways of working
• Lead coach and develop the payroll team fostering a supportive and collaborative culture
• Provide guidance and training to HR and the broader business on payroll processes and systems

This is a role where your work has real impact supporting people to feel secure valued and able to focus on what matters.

Who were looking for

Youll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Experience leading or supervising a payroll function in a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of enterprise agreements modern awards and the National Employment Standards
• Confidence working hands-on in payroll processing while leading a small team
• Strong attention to detail and a thoughtful problem-solving mindset
• The ability to communicate clearly and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative inclusive approach to leadership and teamwork
• An appreciation of or experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector

What will make you stand out

Nice-to-have experience or qualifications include:

• Payroll or accounting qualifications
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. AHRI)
• Experience working in large or multi-site organisations with multiple complex awards

Whats in it for you

At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Flexible working A hybrid model that supports balance and wellbeing
• Generous salary packaging Up to $18550 tax-free plus 12% super
• Supportive & inclusive culture Work with people and leaders who genuinely care
• Professional development & growth Access learning mentoring and leadership pathways
• Work with purpose Contribute to services that make a real difference in peoples lives
• Extra leave benefits 5 weeks annual leave with leave loading!

Additional Information :

To view the full Position Description click here or visit Work With Us Careers Open Roles and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact
Kristy Glew Talent Acquisition Lead - 

Applications close: 26 April 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period so dont miss out and apply today.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time