Payroll Manager (Sydney, Hybrid)

About the role

Mars Recruitment is recruiting, on behalf of a well-established organisation, an experienced Payroll Manager for a role based in Sydney (hybrid). The position takes ownership of a well-established payroll function while playing a key part in an upcoming Workday transformation and broader process improvement initiatives. You will lead a small team and partner with Finance and People & Culture to improve processes and system capability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Manage, mentor and develop a small payroll team.
• Act as subject matter expert on Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, taxation and compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and People & Culture.
• Review and improve payroll processes, controls and reporting.
• Support the Workday transformation and other systems enhancement initiatives.
• Resolve complex payroll queries and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, automation and data integrity.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing end-to-end Australian payroll.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring payroll professionals.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational payroll work with project-based work.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, taxation, superannuation and STP requirements.
• Strong payroll systems knowledge and reporting capability.

What we offer

• Salary of AU$150,000 - AU$160,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working environment.
• High level of ownership and autonomy.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Long-term career development opportunities.