Senior Payroll Manager

Adelaide CBD Permanent View Job Description
Lead a critical function. Influence Strategy. Drive Transformation.
  • Market leading remuneration
  • 3 days WFH / 2 days in the office

About Our Client



Our client is a highly regarded organisation with a reputation for investing in its people, technology and operational excellence. They are currently undertaking an exciting period of growth and transformation, with significant investment being directed towards modernising systems, streamlining processes and delivering best-practice outcomes across the business.

The organisation offers a genuinely flexible work environment, including three days working from home and two days in the office, along with free onsite parking and a collaborative leadership culture. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement, creating an environment where innovation and professional growth are actively encouraged.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic leadership across the payroll function, aligning payroll operations with broader organisational objectives
  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation and system enhancement
  • Lead payroll-related transformation projects, upgrades and implementation initiatives
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and governance requirements
  • Strengthen payroll controls, risk management frameworks and audit readiness
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR and Technology to deliver business-wide outcomes
  • Develop meaningful reporting and insights to support leadership decision-making
  • Oversee relationships with external vendors and payroll technology providers
  • Champion a culture of accountability, customer service excellence and continuous improvement
  • Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, providing strategic advice and guidance



The Successful Applicant

  • Significant payroll leadership experience within a large and complex environment
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated success delivering payroll transformation or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades or optimisation projects
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and process excellence
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities



What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership position with significant organisational influence
  • Opportunity to shape the future direction of the payroll function
  • High-profile role focused on transformation and continuous improvement
  • Significant investment in systems, technology and process enhancement
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days WFH / 2 days office)
  • Free onsite parking
  • Supportive executive leadership team
  • Outstanding organisational culture
  • Long-term career growth and development opportunities



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128365
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Adelaide CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128365

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.