Payroll Team Leader - 2iC

Sharp & Carter · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 3d ago

Payroll Team Leader - 2iC

Sharp & Carter
~$120k(Estimated)
$120,000 plus super + 10% STI
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead a small payroll team of 4 while overseeing payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll legislation and prepare payroll reports.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline workflows.

  • 2IC to the Payroll Manager
  • Richmond location with hybrid working  (3 days office, 2 days from home)
  • Iconic Multinational brand

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join a well-known, iconic brand.  This role will see you leading a small payroll team of 4 while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services in a high-volume environment.

In this role, you’ll take charge of the payroll function, guiding your team to meet deadlines, maintain compliance, and deliver exceptional service to the business. You’ll be hands-on when required, while also focusing on team leadership, reporting, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a small payroll team (4 direct reports), providing coaching, support, and regular performance feedback
  • Oversee payroll operations for both Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legislation (approximately 8500 employees in total)
  • Monitor and interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and leave entitlements
  • Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for month-end and year-end cycles
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline workflows
  • Contribute to payroll-related projects and system enhancements


About You

  • Proven experience managing or supervising payroll in a large, multi-site business
  • Strong knowledge of payroll requirements, including award interpretation
  • Skilled in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and problem-solving
  • Familiarity with large payroll systems
  • Confident communicator with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style
  • Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment


What’s on Offer

  • $120,000 + superannuation + 10% bonus
  • Hybrid work model
  • Work in a modern, supportive, and high-energy environment

Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Belegrinos at cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au

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Skills

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Award interpretationExcellent communication skillsHris systemsLegislation complianceMicrosoft excelPayrollPayroll reportingProblem solvingProcess improvementReconciliationStakeholder managementSystem implementationTeam leadership

Perks & benefits

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Hybrid work modelPerformance bonusSupportive work environment

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