• Seeking a dynamic experienced Payroll leader
• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

About the opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated, technically strong and skilled payroll leader to join our leading community services organisation. The role sits within a close working Payroll and HR department.  The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading a strong and capable team who complete all end-to-end functions, processing for both weekly and fortnightly pay groups. The Payroll Manager is also responsible for management and oversight of all payroll operations, reconciliation and analysis of payroll data, meeting statutory compliance and being a source of advice and counsel for payroll related functions and processes.

About you

You have the natural ability to lead and influence a team with a hands-on approach, as well as oversee the full end to end payroll for 4000+ employees in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of payroll compliance as well as Modern Awards and other state and industry legislation will see you succeed in this role.

You are an experienced and highly organised payroll professional, a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail, a problem solver who is willing to take on any task necessary. In a practical sense, you will have: 

• Demonstrated Payroll Manager experience (minimum 5 years) managing a payroll of 3,000+ employees
• Current knowledge of general payroll practices, procedures and operations and related legislation
• Familiarity with payroll software/HRIS (e.g. PayGlobal, Kronos considered an advantage) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll tax and WorkCover legislation across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience dealing with ATO, Centrelink, The Child Support Agency and Superannuation clearing houses
• Solid financial acumen with in-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Team management experience

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover Letter (1-2 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 5 pages)

Get in touch

Contact Shane Leversha, Head of People & Culture for a confidential discussion - [email protected], using the subject line: Payroll Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.