- Up to $200,000 package | Senior Opportunity
- Lead a payroll for a 1,000 employee workforce | Drive transformation
- Western Sydney | Growing business | Hybrid role
The Opportunity
Our client is a leading Australian business with a strong national presence and an ambitious growth agenda. Employing thousands of people across multiple sites, they have built a reputation for operational excellence, innovation and an outstanding workplace culture. Continued investment in technology, process improvement and talent makes this an exciting time to join the organisation.
As Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of a large, high-volume payroll function, leading an experienced team while ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements. This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering closely with Finance, HR and Operations to continuously improve payroll processes and enhance the employee experience.
This role is suited to a 2IC looking to step up or a Payroll Manager in a standalone role or leading a team of 1-3 who has experience with a payroll size of 700 – 1,200 in a multi-site industry.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the end-to-end payroll function for a workforce of 1,000+ employees. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the payroll team.
- Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, payroll tax and PAYG obligations.
- Managing month-end and year-end payroll reporting and reconciliations.
- Building strong relationships with HR, Finance and Operational leaders across the business.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
- Supporting payroll system enhancements, optimisation projects and future transformation initiatives.
- Acting as the senior escalation point for complex payroll matters.
- Delivering meaningful payroll reporting and insights to support business decision-making.
The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
- Extensive end-to-end payroll management experience within a large, high-volume environment.
- Previous experience leading payroll teams and developing high-performing staff.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, payroll tax and superannuation.
- Experience managing payroll for large, multi-site workforces, ideally within retail, hospitality, or another high-volume environment.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving process optimisation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
- Strong systems capability, including exposure to major payroll platforms and advanced Excel.
- A proactive, hands-on leadership style with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes.
The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Eloise Farrell for a confidential discussion on 0484 050 598.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
About ThompsonCook
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:
- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll
We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
