A well-known consumer-facing business is looking for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand. This is a purely payroll-focused role with real ownership across a headcount of approximately 600 employees.
What makes this role special:
- Established, well-regarded business with a strong people operations function
- Pure payroll focus
- Competitive salary of $110,000 - $115,000 + super + bonus
- Fixed-term contract with clear structure and scope
- 1 day work from home per week
As our Payroll Supervisor, you'll take end-to-end ownership of payroll operations for a workforce across Australia and New Zealand:
- End-to-end payroll processing- Manage fortnightly payroll cycles in full, from pre-processing through to post-payroll reconciliation and reporting
- Compliance and legislation- Ensure adherence to Fair Work, PAYG, superannuation obligations, modern awards, and relevant tax legislation across both jurisdictions
- External provider management- Partner with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure service levels are maintained and issues are resolved promptly
- Reporting and reconciliation- Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and liaise with Finance on general ledger allocations and month/year-end processes
- Compensation and benefits administration- Support salary review cycles, bonus processing, leave accruals, and staff benefits administration
- Audit and compliance- Work with internal compliance and audit teams on quarterly reviews, and respond to ad-hoc regulatory queries
- Team leadership- Oversee and develop a direct report, providing coaching, feedback, and clear direction
- Process improvement- Identify and drive efficiencies in payroll workflows, and support system implementation and continuous improvement projects
- 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation
- Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing payroll staff (essential)
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work Act, PAYG, and superannuation; New Zealand experience advantageous
This is a great opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional ready to step into a hands-on supervisory role with a reputable business.
Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.
