Description

Our client is looking for a brilliant people leader to join their organisation during an exciting project. Your new company
Hays is proud to be partnering with a large and complex organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function.This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery, while driving continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Your new role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across a diverse workforce. You will lead a small team and play a critical role in strengthening compliance frameworks, improving processes, and managing payroll risk.Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services
Managing and developing a team of payroll specialists
Ensuring compliance with legislation, industrial agreements, and internal policies
Driving process improvements and automation initiatives
Managing escalations and resolving complex payroll issues
Leading payroll audits, compliance reviews, and risk management activities
Partnering with key stakeholders on legislative and workforce management
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience managing a payroll function in a medium to large organisationStrong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Experience driving process improvement and reducing risk
Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
What you'll get in return
Senior leadership position with strategic impactOpportunity to drive change and improvement
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary package
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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