Job details
| Location: | Melbourne |
| Salary: | $120000 - $140000 per annum |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-136397 |
| Posted: | about 2 hours ago |
Job description
Job descriptionPayroll Manager – Interstate Employer | Up to $140k + Super
📍 Inner Melbourne| Permanent, Full-Time | Onsite Parking
Are you a seasoned Payroll Manager ready to take ownership of a complex, high-volume payroll function?
Charterhouse are partnering with a well-known organisation within the hospitality and entertainment sector that’s looking for an experienced and detail-focused Payroll Manager to lead their payroll operations in North QLD. This is a great opportunity to join a respected local employer offering stability, leadership scope, and an excellent workplace culture.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll lead a small team responsible for the end-to-end payroll of approximately 1,000 employees across a 24/7 operation. You’ll ensure compliance, manage internal controls, and act as the key contact for all payroll-related matters.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage accurate and timely fortnightly payroll for 1,000+ employees
- Lead and mentor two Payroll Officers, ensuring high performance and accuracy
- Oversee all statutory obligations – STP, superannuation, payroll tax, WGEA, and PAYG
- Interpret and apply enterprise agreements and modern awards (HIGA highly regarded)
- Maintain strong reporting, reconciliations, and audit controls
- Oversee payroll and time systems (TANDA and MicrOpay preferred)
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to streamline and improve processes
- Drive ongoing compliance and system improvements
- Managing Payroll for QLD.
- 5+ years’ end-to-end payroll experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Proven success managing payroll for 800–1,200 employees in a 24/7 environment
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Advanced Excel and reporting experience
- Salary up to $140k + Super
- Join a well-established, high-profile North Queensland business
- Hands-on leadership role with strong executive support
- Collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
Click APPLY or contact Liam Hulley on liamh@charterhouse.com.au for a confidential chat.
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