Job Details

  • Location

    Melbourne

  • Salary

    AU$140000 - AU$150000

  • Job Type

    Contract

  • Posted

    2025-12-19

Payroll Manager

Our Client

Our client is a respected and expanding organisation within the construction industry, recognized for their diverse project portfolio and commitment to quality delivery.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join this property business on a temporary, part-time basis to stabilise, remediate and document the payroll function ahead of moving to an outsourced model with Employment Hero.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and correct current payroll issues
  • Ensure payroll is compliant, accurate and fit-for-purpose
  • Fully document current payroll processes and controls
  • Document the Employment Hero HR/payroll system configuration and set-up
  • Lead the transition to outsourced payroll with Employment Hero
  • Develop clear processes, timelines and templates for operating in an outsourced payroll environment
  • Deliver internal education sessions to managers across the business 
About You
  • Proven experience as a Payroll Manager, ideally dealing with remediation and system transformation
  • Working knowledge of Employment Hero is an advantage
  • Excellent understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, allowances and bonuses
  • Experience with process design and documentation
  • Comfortable working autonomously and driving outcomes in a short-term engagement
What’s on Offer

This role will initially be for 4 months at 2–3 days per week, with the potential to extend to 6 months depending on progress and business needs.

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