Payroll Manager

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$78 - AU$88 per hour
  • 3 months view to perm
  • Interviews 24th Dec or 2 Jan onwards
  • Commence no later than Jan 19 2026 (ideally before)
  • Narre Warren – 1 day in office, 4 from home

Urgent requirement for a Payroll Manager to lead a team of 6-7 (permanent, contract and part time) in Narre Warren. This role will see you overseeing the payroll for 1800 employees fortnightly, and driving a Time and Attendance uplift (Time2Work).

Skills & Experience:

    • Proven experience in payroll management, especially in high-volume environments (1800+ employees)
    • Extensive experience with iChris or Chris21 payroll systems (Pay21)
    • Strong understanding of payroll governance, award interpretation, and EBA compliance
    • Expertise in payroll reconciliations, ATO compliance (STP), and EOFY processing
    • Solid understanding of salary packaging, novated leases, and payroll contribution management
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead a team through complex payroll matters
    • Experience with payroll system testing and upgrades
    • Knowledge of payroll legislation and the ability to handle complex payroll scenarios
    • Leadership of a small team 5-7

Application

Urgent – please contact:

Kylie McManus on 0408 388 680 // Kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com

Interviews 24 December or from 2 January onwards to commence no later than 19 January 2026

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