Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client, a high profile employer based in Brisbane’s inner suburbs. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time and permanent role
• Brisbane inner suburbs location with easy access to public transport
• Hybrid role - 1 day WFH
• Report into a truly exceptional leader with an impressive background and positive reputation
• Lead a team of 8 experienced team members
• Take part in upcoming projects including a new payroll and time & attendance systems rollouts

About the role: Reporting into the Group Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for leading the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the organisation's employing entities. Your duties will include:

• Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals, including Senior Payroll Officers and Payroll Officers, providing direction, support, and guidance
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of payroll, including weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and off-cycle processing of salaries and wages
• Proactively identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and simplify payroll processes and time and attendance optimisation
• Review and approve final banking files for all payroll payments and direct credits
• Build and maintain relationships with third-party payroll providers and external vendors to ensure service levels (SLAs) are met
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and Systems teams, regarding new system requirements and IR interpretations
• Support the testing and deployment of new systems configuration and lead change initiatives across the business

About you: You are a proactive and detail-oriented leader with a collaborative work style and a commitment to accuracy in payroll processing. In addition, you have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role managing a team
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll for multiple awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a high-performing payroll team
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and a strong understanding of pay accuracy issues
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to undertake high-level consultations and negotiations
• Proficiency in identifying and implementing efficiencies through a structured change management approach

To be considered for this position please hit ‘Apply’ or with any questions please get in touch for a strictly confidential discussion:

Allyce McAnally Principal Consultant 0466 772 563 allyce.mcanally@randstad.com.au

Other opportunities? Randstad is currently partnering with multiple organisations across a wide variety of industry sectors. If this position is not quite what you are looking for we encourage you to still submit an application or call us to learn more about other opportunities we may have available and not advertised.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.