The Role
Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you'll lead the day-to-day payroll operations for this substantial organisation. While there are no formal direct reports, you'll guide and mentor Payroll Officers to ensure timetables, compliance standards, and service expectations are consistently met.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring statutory compliance across all payroll functions including PAYG, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and superannuation
• Processing and reviewing fortnightly payroll with discretion and accuracy, managing sensitive employee data
• Completing payroll transactions, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations within required timeframes
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining payroll policies and procedures
• Providing advice and training to Payroll Officers and key stakeholders on payroll matters
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of Enterprise Agreements within the recently implemented ERP

The Candidate
You are an experienced payroll professional who has held a similar payroll position within a large, complex organisation. You understand the nuances of high-volume payroll processing and have a solid grasp of current payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  
You have:

• Demonstrated experience processing the full range of payroll activities in a large organisational context
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance obligations, and award/EBA interpretation
• Experience using a large ERP system
• Strong work planning, organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and guide others

What's on Offer

• $100,000 - $105,000 + superannuation + benefits 
• Central Geelong location with convenient access to public transport
• Hybrid working week – three days in the office, flexibility for the remainder
• The opportunity to mentor and develop Payroll Officers in a supportive environment
• The stability and benefits of a major public sector employer
• Work with a newly implemented, modern ERP system

About the Organisation
Our client is a large, complex organisation delivering essential services across nationally. Operating at significant scale, the organisation spans multiple service lines and sites, with a strong focus on quality, operational performance and continuous improvement.

The organisation has recently implemented a new ERP system which has now been successfully embedded, so you'll be joining at a point of operational stability and greater efficiency.

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Koch from Talent Map on 0414 272 260 or email him at adam.koch@talentmapgroup.com.au