Head of Payroll (Permanent) - Growth-Focused Business
We are recruiting for a Head of Payroll to lead an established division during a period of significant growth. This permanent role offers the chance to work within a highly successful, collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the payroll strategy, with an emphasis on system governance, robust compliance and team development.
The role is based in Sydney South (convenient location to public transport/ employee parking provided) and features hybrid work flexibility. Competitive salary package offered.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and own the payroll strategy, focusing on long-term efficiency and risk mitigation in a complex, multi-frequency environment.
- Drive System Integration and Change: Strategically oversee and manage the integration of key platforms.
- Complex Compliance: Act as the final authority on compliance, ensuring meticulous adherence to industry related awards and other EBA’s.
- Executive Partnership: Partner directly with senior leaders across the business to provide strategic payroll data and governance oversight.
- Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals, moving them from a transactional focus to a strategic and analytical function.
About You
- Experience: Proven experience managing high volume payrolls across multiple frequencies
- Leadership: Experience leading successful and efficient payroll teams
- Mindset: A highly effective problem-solver who can maintain composure and strategic focus while managing daily processing ambiguities.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in systems architecture, data integrity, and UAT/testing related to payroll systems is preferred.
- Award knowledge: Strong background in compliance, audit, and legislative interpretation.
Please apply directly to the role or reach out to me via:
email: rachael.abbott@randstad.com.au
phone: 0475 159 086
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
