Payroll Manager

Job description

Your new company

This leading not-for-profit organisation that leads the way in their industry and offers a range of services across the East Coast of Australia is seeking a talented Payroll Manager to join their large payroll team. This attractive full-time permanent position will play a key role in the ongoing success of this-based organisation that is currently undergoing a transformation of their payroll department. The position will be based in their Brisbane inner city offices, which are located close to various public transport connections and on-site car parking is also available.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will play a key role within the department and be responsible for the following:
  • Supervise and coach the payroll team to ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in a timely manner
  • Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations)
  • Prepare and oversee payroll reporting and payroll reconciliations
  • Ensure that the group complies with relevant regulatory, tax and compliance
  • Recruitment of new payroll team members and team development
  • Deliver and support the organisation with best practice and process improvement across the payroll department
  • Driving changes across the team, including system upgrades
  • Communicating with various internal stakeholders regarding payroll processes, queries, and best practice
  • Recruitment of new payroll team members and team development

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will meet the following requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience leading a payroll team in a medium to large pay environment
  • Current knowledge of payroll legislation
  • Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
  • Ability to work in a high-volume and changing environment
  • Strong focus on employee engagement and development
  • Excellent rapport and communication skills to engage with senior leaders and stakeholders within the organisation
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to lead a large payroll team through a transformation period
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Excellent Inner City (north) location with excellent public transport options
  • On-site car park provided
  • Working from home options
  • Attractive salary package on offer

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. The Consultant is Chris Viner on or 07 3243 3015.




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Job Summary

  • Published on: 10 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Accounting Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD