About the Company
We're partnering with a global organisation with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand. Known for its investment in people, systems and best-practice processes, this business offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where payroll is valued as a critical function. With robust global systems in place and strong leadership locally, this is a great opportunity to step into a role with genuine impact.
Culture and Benefits
- Supportive, people-focused leadership with a clear vision for payroll
- Genuine scope to influence, uplift capability and build a self-sufficient team
- Hybrid working model and flexible approach
About the Role
Reporting into the Head of Payroll, this role will see you lead ANZ payroll operations while managing two direct reports. You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless day-to-day payroll delivery, while also uplifting team capability, partnering closely with People & Culture and Finance, and contributing to projects and compliance initiatives. The role offers a strong balance between operational leadership, team development and continuous improvement.
Culture fit is critical, the business is looking for someone who brings energy and spark, leads collaboratively, and can positively influence others while building a high-performing, self-sufficient payroll team.
Duties
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
- Manage, coach and develop two direct reports, fostering engagement and capability uplift
- Partner closely with People & Culture and Finance to support reporting, audits and payroll outcomes
- Act as a key escalation point for complex payroll queries and advisory matters
- Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes, controls and systems
- Contribute to payroll-related projects, including system enhancements and global initiatives
- Maintain strong governance, compliance and risk management across payroll operations
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience leading payroll operations in a complex ANZ environment
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to uplift and influence a team
- Comfortable balancing hands-on payroll management with project and improvement work
- Collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships across P&C and Finance
- Resilient, dynamic and adaptable, with experience working through change or transformation
Apply
If this sounds like the next step for you, APPLY NOW. For a confidential conversation, contact Emma at TwoScots Recruitment on 0400 802 559.