Payroll Lead

Are you a an experienced payroll professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation? This is your opportunity to contribute to a legacy of care, dignity, and respect - all while enjoying exceptional flexibility and a supportive team culture.

Client Details

Michael Page are exclusively partnering with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Permanent Payroll Lead. With a strong culture of compassion and camaraderie, our client offers generous work-from-home flexibility (3 days WFH, 2 days in the office), a collaborative environment, and the chance to lead with purpose.

Description

As Payroll Lead, you'll lead the end-to-end payroll function across a multi-site workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the HR Director and working closely with People Capability and Finance teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and person-centred payroll service:

• Manage all aspects of payroll processing for 650 employees fortnightly
• Lead payroll system configuration and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax obligations
• Provide payroll data analysis, KPI reporting, and budget impact assessments
• Respond to internal and external payroll queries with professionalism and care
• Supervise and support payroll staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate entitlements and reporting
• Contribute to organisational projects, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

• Senior Payroll Officer looking to take the step up into leadership, or an experienced payroll leader looking to join a purpose driven organisation
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and Australian payroll legislation.
• Experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Job Offer

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging
• Excellent WFH flexibility (3 days WFH, 2 days in the office)
• Opportunity to lead with purpose
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Permanent role offering long-term career stability

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email [email protected]