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National Payroll Manager
Posted 6 days ago
Location
Queensland,
Queensland
Specialty
Accounting & Finance and Accounting Support
Job Type
Permanent
Job ID
43567
Job Details

About our client:

u&u is proud to partner with a well-established global organisation making a meaningful difference across communities worldwide. Guided by strong values of respect, integrity, excellence and pride, our client is committed to delivering high-quality services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits:

Our client proudly offers a range of market-leading benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary;

  • Onsite parking;

  • Modern workplace facilities, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for interstate travel; and

  • Supportive professional and personal growth.

How you will contribute:

As National Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of the payroll function across multiple sites, driving accuracy, compliance and operational excellence while leading a high-performing team.

  • Lead the payroll operations function, including approvals, reconciliations, and reporting;

  • Acting as the escalation point for complex payroll matters and sensitive employee cases;

  • Ensuring compliance with legislation, awards, Enterprise Agreements, contracts, and company policies;

  • Overseeing payroll systems, upgrades, integrations, and governance;

  • Driving process improvements, automation, and best-practice payroll design;

  • Advising Finance, HR, and site leadership on payroll, entitlements, and workforce matters; and

  • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

What we’re looking for:

  • Team leadership and the ability to manage deadlines;

  • Expertise in payroll legislation, awards, Enterprise Agreements, and compliance;

  • Experience with payroll systems governance and optimisation (SAP, Kronos / UKG / or similar);

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and drive improvements;

  • Excellent communication skills for briefing senior leaders;

  • Audit and compliance experience; and

  • Change management experience with system upgrades or national rollouts.

How to Apply

For more information contact Michaela Forward at u&u on michaela.forward@uandu.com quoting reference number 43567.
 
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