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Payroll Team Lead

Melbourne CBD Permanent AU$120,000 - AU$130,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page is partnering with a leading ASX listed organisation to recruit a permanent Payroll Team Lead. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that perfectly blends leadership, systems ownership, compliance, and process improvement - ideal for a payroll professional ready to make a strategic impact.
  • 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office
  • High growth, ASX listed business

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth, ASX-listed enterprise with a national footprint and a strong reputation for operational excellence. As part of a broader transformation agenda, the organisation is investing heavily in its payroll infrastructure, time & attendance systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to innovation, this business offers a dynamic environment where payroll is viewed as a strategic function.

This role sits at the centre of that strategy - combining technical systems oversight, team leadership, and governance. You'll be empowered to drive change, streamline processes, and ensure compliance across a complex payroll landscape. If you're passionate about leading teams, enhancing systems, and delivering high-quality payroll outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career. The organisation prioritises work-life balance and WFH flex, offering the opportunity to WFH 3 days per week.

Job Description

The Payrol Team Lead is responsible for managing payroll operations while also owning and optimising the systems and processes that support payroll and time & attendance. Reporting to the Payroll Manager ANZ, you'll lead a skilled team and ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all payroll activities.

  • Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
  • Oversee payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring alignment with complex Enterprise Agreements.
  • Own and optimise payroll and time & attendance systems, ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.
  • Maintain and improve payroll and T&A Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Support timesheet management and approvals, resolving issues and ensuring readiness for pay-runs.
  • Manage system access, security roles, and conduct regular audits.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver seamless payroll services.
  • Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems.
  • Provide first-level support for system issues and user requests.
  • Communicate system changes and payroll updates to stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in payroll processing and team leadership.
  • Strong systems thinking and process improvement capabilities (including experience with T&A systems)
  • Demonstrated experience working with and interpreting complex Enterprise Agreements.
  • A passion for governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Advanced Excel skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What's on Offer

  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model: 3 days working from home, 2 days in the office.
  • $120,000 - $130,000 + super (potential flex for an ideal candidate)
  • Lead a high-performing payroll team in a strategic, visible role within a growing ASX-listed business.
  • Own and optimise payroll and time & attendance systems, driving real impact through process improvement.
  • Work across a broad scope that blends leadership, systems, compliance, and analytics.
  • Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6870296
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-102025-6870296

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