Payroll Manager - Australia

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Job Description At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.Who are we looking for? We are seeking an Australian Payroll Manager to lead the national payroll function ensuring the accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 5,000 GHD employees. You will be key in implementing best practice, maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards, and championing continuous improvements in payroll systems and processes.Responsibilities: Developing and leading a best-in-class payroll team providing quality payroll services to the organisation. Leading the end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate pay calculations and compliance with policies, relevant legislation, and Awards, including taxation, superannuation and reporting obligations. Developing and maintaining internal controls to minimise risks associated with payroll activities. Ensuring processes and procedures are in place for queries to be addressed accurately and professionally. Providing advice and guidance to internal teams, identifying potential risks or improvement opportunities. Completing Payroll analysis, identifying trends, discrepancies and providing relevant insights with recommendations. Implementing effective and scalable solutions, including process automation and system enhancements. Developing, mentoring and empowering direct team members to deliver appropriate solutions, customer service and timely advice. Managing the team's workload and recruiting resources as required. To be successful in this role you will require the following: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management or a related field. Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent desirable. Membership with a recognised payroll body is desirable. Proven experience leading and managing a payroll function and team in a large complex organisation, with minimum 10 years' experience in Payroll. Extensive experience with various payroll/HRIS software and systems. Expertise in interpreting and applying Awards, with a strong grasp of Australian payroll legislation, including but not limited to local, state, and federal payroll regulations, tax, superannuation, and reporting requirements. Experience in documenting payroll processes, procedures, and policies, as well as maintaining records for all stakeholders including technical teams and for auditing purposes. If you possess strong communication skills and can influence and build relationships with multiple stakeholders with proven analytical, problem-solving skills, we would like to hear from you. This role has a high level of flexibility and can be based in any GHD Main Office Locations throughout Australia. Interested? Applications Close by 26 Feb 2025 About Us Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. #J-18808-Ljbffr