Payroll Operations Manager

Senior leadership role managing a sizeable payroll team Temporary role with a view to permanency CBD location - 2 days in the office and 3 days from home The Organisation Our client is a large and highly respected organisation that provides essential services across Victoria. Supporting a significant workforce and operating within a complex industrial environment, the organisation is committed to delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement and exceptional employee experiences. The Role Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the payroll function, ensuring payroll services are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with legislative and organisational requirements. Leading a team of eight direct reports and a broader payroll function, you will drive operational performance, team capability, compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Leading the end-to-end payroll operation across a large and complex workforce Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards and enterprise agreements Overseeing payroll governance, reconciliations, audit requirements and risk management activities Driving payroll process improvement, transformation initiatives and systems enhancements Managing payroll reporting, analytics and operational performance metrics Partnering with Finance, People & Culture and business leaders on complex payroll matters Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing payroll team Acting as the senior escalation point for payroll-related issues and enquiries About You To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced payroll leader who thrives in large, complex environments and enjoys balancing operational leadership with strategic improvement initiatives. You will bring: Proven experience leading payroll operations within a large-scale organisation Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and compliance requirements Experience interpreting and applying Awards, Enterprise Agreements and industrial instruments Demonstrated experience overseeing payroll governance, controls and audit processes Strong systems capability and experience leading payroll improvement or transformation projects Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing high-performing teams Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities What's on Offer? Opportunity to lead a large and complex payroll function Highly visible leadership role with genuine influence across the organisation Supportive and values-driven culture Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation #J-18808-Ljbffr