Payroll Manager 6 month contract
Hassett ·www.hassett.com.au
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is one of Australia's largest privately owned wholesalers, operating more than 100 branches nationally and employing over 800 staff across the country.
With an experienced leadership team and a well-established national footprint, they're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function through an important period of change. This is a six month contract with genuine potential to extend and offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with the CFO and broader leadership team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll function while leading a small payroll team and supporting the implementation of a new payroll system.
You'll be responsible for ensuring payroll continues to run accurately and on time while reviewing existing processes, strengthening controls and helping deliver a successful payroll system upgrade.
This role would suit someone who enjoys improving payroll operations, can confidently interpret awards and legislation, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced national business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Our client is one of Australia's largest privately owned wholesalers, operating more than 100 branches nationally and employing over 800 staff across the country.
With an experienced leadership team and a well-established national footprint, they're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function through an important period of change. This is a six month contract with genuine potential to extend and offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with the CFO and broader leadership team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll function while leading a small payroll team and supporting the implementation of a new payroll system.
You'll be responsible for ensuring payroll continues to run accurately and on time while reviewing existing processes, strengthening controls and helping deliver a successful payroll system upgrade.
This role would suit someone who enjoys improving payroll operations, can confidently interpret awards and legislation, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced national business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 800 employees nationally.
- Manage and mentor an experienced Payroll Officer.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with legislative requirements.
- Oversee payroll tax, PAYG, superannuation, STP reporting and reconciliations.
- Manage workers compensation payroll administration and insurer reimbursements.
- Lead the payroll component of an upcoming payroll system implementation, including testing, process mapping, documentation and user acceptance testing.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting and internal controls.
- Partner with Finance, HR and operational leaders across the business.
- Previous experience managing payroll within a medium to large organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and Modern Awards.
- Experience leading end-to-end payroll for a multi-site or national workforce.
- Exposure to payroll system implementations, upgrades or transformation projects.
- Strong reconciliation and Excel skills.
- The ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience with Micropay Meridian, ConnX or Pronto will be highly regarded but is not essential.
- Six month contract with the potential to extend.
- $130,000 plus super pro rata
- Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team.
- Lead an established national payroll function.
- Play a key role in a major payroll system implementation.
- Hybrid working after the initial onboarding period (3 days office, 2 days from home).
- Mount Waverley location.
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Who is hiring for the Payroll Manager 6 month contract role?
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Where is the Payroll Manager 6 month contract job located?
The Payroll Manager 6 month contract role with Hassett is based in Eastern Suburbs, VIC, AU.
What does the Payroll Manager 6 month contract role pay?
Hassett lists the Payroll Manager 6 month contract role at up to AUD 130,000 per year.
Is the Payroll Manager 6 month contract role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Hassett.
What experience level is the Payroll Manager 6 month contract role?
The Payroll Manager 6 month contract position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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