Payroll Manager (APAC)

Sunshine Coast Permanent View Job Description
This is far more than a traditional payroll management role. You'll work closely with Finance, HR and Operations, manage external payroll providers and play a key role in shaping a payroll function designed to support continued expansion.
  • Immediate start
  • Global business

About Our Client

We're partnering with a growing national business looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to step into a newly elevated position and take ownership of payroll across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys creating better ways of working, building strong stakeholder relationships and improving payroll functions rather than simply processing payroll cycles.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll become the go-to payroll expert across the organisation, providing guidance on compliance, risk, systems and operational best practice while helping prepare the business for its next phase of growth.

Job Description

You'll take ownership of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes while building strong relationships across Finance, People & Culture and Operations.

Beyond BAU payroll, you'll be heavily involved in:

  • Improving payroll processes and controls
  • Managing and reviewing external payroll providers
  • Award interpretation and compliance advice
  • Payroll reporting and workforce analytics
  • Risk management and governance
  • Systems optimisation and process improvement projects
  • Supporting business growth and change initiatives

The Successful Applicant

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have:

  • Extensive experience managing payroll within complex environments
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • Proven award interpretation experience
  • Experience managing large employee populations
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • The confidence to challenge, influence and drive positive change

What's on Offer

  • Salary in-line with experience
  • Sunshine Coast location
  • Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to influence systems, processes and strategy
  • Large and diverse workforce environment
  • Stable business with exciting growth plans
  • Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of payroll



Contact
Aj Bhatia
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110115
Phone number
+61 403 184 201

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Retail
Location
Sunshine Coast
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aj Bhatia
Consultant phone
+61 403 184 201
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110115

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.