Lead the payroll department for a sustainable manufacturing and renewables organisation, managing a team of four to process payroll for approximately 2,000 employees across 12 industrial instruments with an annual budget of $200 million. Ensure legislative compliance, optimise payroll processes, and act as the second-in-command for the Compensation and Benefits Manager. Requires 5+ years' senior payroll experience, expertise in SAP and Kronos, and strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
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About the Company
Davidson Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in sustainable manufacturing and renewables. Our client is dedicated to innovation and operational excellence, offering high-quality products. They are committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and maintaining a collaborative workplace culture.
This position will be based in Townsville, which is set to be a major growth hotspot over the next 20 years. People are enjoying Townsville not only for it's moderate housing prices, but also for it's easy access to some of Australia's most iconic and spectacular national parks, rainforests, waterfalls and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Our client is offering a relocation package to assist with your transition to North Queensland.
About the Role
As the Payroll Manager, you will hold the most senior role in their payroll department, responsible for the management, operational planning, and execution of payroll activities across multiple business units. You will manage a team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for approximately 2,000 employees under 12 industrial instruments, with an annual payroll budget of $200 million. Your role will include ensuring legislative and business compliance, optimising payroll processes, and acting as the 2IC for the Compensation and Benefits Manager, stepping in to manage payroll responsibilities in their absence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a payroll team of four, to deliver efficient daily, weekly, monthly, and annual payroll processes for 2000 employees.
- Managing payroll operations, minimising errors, and optimising processes to improve efficiency.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and business rules.
- Overseeing data management, including recovery processes and data mining for analysis and modelling.
- Serving as the key system administrator for Kronos, managing system changes, data integrity, and training.
- Managing the performance and development of the payroll team in line with company HR standards.
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About You
You are an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager with a strong background in managing complex payroll operations. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have a deep understanding of payroll legislation and systems. You are a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to process improvement.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years' experience in a senior payroll position with hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Experience with multi-Award payrolls and Award interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and legislation, including PAYG taxation, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and superannuation.
- Understanding of industrial relations, the Fair Work Act, and state-based industrial Acts.
- Experience with large-scale corporate payroll and HR systems, preferably SAP, and time and attendance systems like Kronos.
- Proficiency in data mining, analysis, and modelling.
- Project management skills for payroll-related projects, such as system implementations and upgrades.
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- Competitive salary package up to $147 000 per annum plus super with yearly increases
- $6000 contribution towards relocation fees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
- The chance to work with a leader in sustainable manufacturing and renewables.
- Engage in meaningful work that contributes to sustainable practices and industry leadership.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -062026-43472. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
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