Payroll Team Lead

Payroll Team Lead

Posted November 24, 2025

TwoScots Recruitment are partnering with a well respected, values driven organisation in Melbourne's Western suburbs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to step into a temporary role where you'll lead a small, dedicated payroll team and contribute directly to the organisation's mission of supporting the local community.

The Role

Reporting into People & Culture, you will oversee the day to day operations of the payroll function while guiding and mentoring a team. You'll ensure accurate and timely processing across a multi site environment while driving best practice and supporting continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Perform end to end payroll fortnightly payroll
  • Lead and support the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely outcomes

  • Performing reconciliations, variance checks and audit requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, EBAs and Awards

  • Providing coaching, troubleshooting and escalation support to the team

  • Supporting process improvement and system optimisation initiatives

  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across P&C and Finance

Benefits

  • $50-$60 per hour + super

  • Hybrid working - excellent flexibility and WFH options

  • Work with a passionate for purpose organisation making real community impact

  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

  • Opportunity for the role to become permanent

About You

You will be an experienced payroll professional with strong leadership capability in a medium to large environment. You bring:

  • Proven experience leading a payroll function or team

  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and award interpretation

  • Confidence working in complex environments

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • A proactive, hands on approach and commitment to best practice

Apply Now

If you're a capable Payroll Team Leader looking for a meaningful temporary role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply or contact Skye on 0410602246 for a confidential discussion.

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