The Company
Our client is a well-established Australian business and a recognised household name with a proud history and an outstanding reputation in the market. Employing a large and diverse workforce, the organisation is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence and strong community values.
With continued investment in its people, systems and future growth, this is an opportunity to join a respected brand that offers both stability and the chance to contribute to meaningful business improvement initiatives.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will lead the payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across a large and complex workforce. Acting as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, you will oversee payroll governance, reporting, systems and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Finance and People & Culture stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong governance.
- Drive payroll process improvements, system enhancements and transformation initiatives.
- Partner with Finance on payroll reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and statutory obligations.
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters while providing expert advice across the business.
- Build strong relationships across both corporate and operational stakeholder groups, delivering responsive and commercially focused payroll support.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and employee experience through technology and automation.
Skills & Experience
You will bring extensive end-to-end payroll experience gained within a large and complex organisation, ideally supporting a diverse workforce across both corporate and operational employee groups. You will possess strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment compliance requirements, along with demonstrated experience interpreting enterprise agreements, awards and employment conditions.
You will have proven capability working across payroll, HRIS and time and attendance systems, coupled with advanced payroll reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management abilities, exceptional attention to detail, high levels of confidentiality and advanced Excel skills are essential.
Experience with payroll system implementations, transformation projects, workforce analytics, remuneration reviews or statutory reporting will be highly regarded.
For More Information:
For a confidential discussion about this role or to explore your next career move, please contact Sinead Flanagan at sinead@millerleith.com.au or call 0431227886.
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Consultant
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Reference number: 7907
Profession:HR & RecruitmentPayroll
Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 12th Nov, 2026
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