Payroll Manager

Strait Link People Hub

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract , providing strong leadership and continuity during a critical payroll system transition. This role will stand in as the Payroll Manager throughout the implementation period, overseeing payroll operations for a predominantly blue-collar, EBA-covered and unionised workforce . You will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and workforce confidence on BAU activities during the transition. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands the realities of complex payroll environments and can remain calm, practical and decisive during periods of operational and system change.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Lead in a blue-collar and/or unionised workforce
• Strong hands-on experience interpreting and applying EBAs and modern awards
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax, superannuation and Fair Work obligations
• Experience managing payroll risk, underpayments and remediation in complex environments
• A practical, resilient and detail-oriented approach
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with operational leaders and employee representatives
• The ability to provide calm, confident leadership during periods of change

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large, operational workforce, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Act as the stand-in Payroll Manager during the payroll system implementation, providing day-to-day leadership and escalation support
• Oversee payroll processing across multiple EBAs and/or awards, including shift work, overtime, penalties, allowances and leave accruals
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Australian payroll legislation, industrial instruments and company policies
• Manage payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting and controls
• Provide guidance and support on complex payroll queries
• Partner with HR, Finance, site leaders and business-facing stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency during change

Benefits

• Play a critical role in providing stability during a major payroll transformation within a complex operational environment
• Work with experienced project and operational teams
• Competitive fixed-term remuneration aligned to the seniority and complexity of the role
• An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
• We celebrate difference. At Strait Link we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
• If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process, please let us know.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed