Payroll Lead

Sharp & Carter

  • $130,000 + super + benefits
  • Inner East Location | On-Site Carpark
  • Hybrid working | 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

The Organisation

Our client is a long‑established organisation playing a critical role in Australia’s logistics and supply chain network. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to join their supportive and high performing team. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role, well suited to someone who thrives in complex payroll environments and can lead decisively and pragmatically during periods of transformation.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Payroll & People Systems, this role will manage 3 direct reports, and will involve but won't be limited to the following:

  • Ensure compliance, governance & audit readiness
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processes
  • Oversee managed service provider
  • Manage pay & time systems and data
  • Act as escalation point for complex issue resolution
  • Driving continuous improvement and system optimisation
  • Implement effective risk management strategies & controls monitoring
  • Mentoring and developing payroll team members
  • Support the team as back-up during absences

What's on Offer

  • $130k + super
  • Flexible working: 3 days work from home
  • Inclusive workplace culture with a strong values foundation
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Additional purchased leave available
  • Access to Novated Leasing

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

  • Significant experience leading small Payroll teams in a complex, award/EBA driven environment
  • Strong team leadership, coaching, and development skills
  • Experience building relationship across the business
  • Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation - New Zealand knowledge a bonus
  • Experience managing Pay & Time systems and data
  • Proven experience delivering and driving for results
  • High attention to detail and analytical capability
  • A collaborative and strategic mindset
  • Exposure to working with a managed service provider advantageous

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Chris Belegrinos at ***email_hidden***