Payroll Manager

About the role

KPMG Australia is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead its Payroll Operations team in Melbourne. You will manage a portfolio of clients and oversee end-to-end payroll processing and payroll consulting services for local and international organisations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with local rules and legislation. The role also offers opportunities to work on payroll consulting projects, including short-term secondments to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a team handling weekly, fortnightly and monthly end-to-end payroll processing.
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Support clients with statutory obligations, reporting requirements and legislative compliance.
• Maintain and update superannuation details, including reconciliations and payments.
• Lead payroll consulting engagements, advise on best practice frameworks and support payroll transformation programs.
• Prepare payroll advisory reports with observations, risks and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Advisory practice and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in Australian payroll processing and compliance, including tax legislation, superannuation, enterprise agreements and remuneration frameworks.
• New Zealand payroll experience is required.
• Significant experience managing payroll operations (typically 10+ years) in complex environments; payroll outsourcing experience highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree, plus other payroll certifications or on-the-job experience.
• Strong relationship-building, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a can-do attitude.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Working knowledge of large payroll systems such as Aurion, Chris21 and SAP.
• Fast, accurate data entry with attention to detail.

What we offer

• Flexible hours and locations.
• Generous paid parental leave and career breaks.
• Retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, and salary packaging options.