Payroll Team Lead

A well-established accounting and advisory firm based in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their CFO Solutions division. The firm operates a collaborative onshore and offshore service delivery model, giving clients consistent, high-quality payroll outcomes across a diverse portfolio of Australian businesses and industries.

This is a firm that invests heavily in its people and its systems, with a strong focus on technology, process improvement and genuine career development. Continued growth within the payroll function has created this opportunity for an experienced payroll professional ready to step into a leadership role.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Hybrid working arrangement

Leadership role with genuine autonomy

Exposure to payroll system implementations and process improvement projects

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Ongoing professional development and certifications supported

THE ROLE:

Leading a team spanning onshore and offshore payroll professionals, you will oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll services for a range of Australian clients.

Leading, mentoring and developing a payroll team, including onboarding and performance management

Overseeing day-to-day payroll workflows, capacity and forward planning across multiple pay cycles

Reviewing payroll reconciliations, statutory reporting and legislative submissions

Acting as the key escalation point for complex payroll and system issues

Leading payroll system implementations, migrations and process improvement initiatives

Building and maintaining trusted client relationships

THE INDIVIDUAL:

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Payroll Specialist or Senior Payroll Officer

Previous experience leading or supervising a team (Advantageous)

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation and employment obligations

Working knowledge of Fair Work requirements, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements

Experience with payroll platforms such as Xero Payroll, Employment Hero, KeyPay or MYOB

Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.

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