The Role

Lead national payroll across NSW and QLD in a complex, unionised environment. Based in Port Botany, you will oversee end-to-end payroll for a blue- and white-collar workforce of 500 employees, managing enterprise agreements, compliance and payroll transformation.  
 
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical expertise, strong governance and the ability to optimise Chris21/Kronos while preparing for future system upgrades. 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end national payroll delivery;

• Ensure compliance with EAs, awards and legislation;

• Oversee complex backpay and payroll governance;

• Optimise Chris21 and Kronos systems;

• Improve payroll processes and controls;

• Deliver reporting, reconciliation and audits;

• Partner with HR, Finance and operations;

• Lead and develop the payroll team of two direct reports; and

• Support future upgrades and transformation.

About You

• Senior payroll leadership experience;

• Strong Chris21 and Kronos capability;

• Expertise in awards, EAs and compliance;

• Experience in unionised, complex environments;

• Systems optimisation or upgrade exposure;

• Strong governance and attention to detail;

• Excellent stakeholder management; and

• Hands-on, resilient and solutions-focused.

What’s on Offer

• Critical national leadership role;

• Complex, high-impact payroll scope;

• Systems and transformation ownership;

• Stable, growth-focused business;

• Port Botany location with parking; and

• Immediate start opportunity.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Aleks Dabek at u&u on 0406 750 101 quoting reference number 45109.

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