Manager, Payroll

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism‑specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism‑specific school programs in the world. A not‑for‑profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence‑informed solutions that are person‑centred, family‑focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum. Job Description Position purpose To lead the delivery of Payroll & People Services across Aspect. The Manager, Payroll & People Services is responsible for overseeing the employee lifecycle, from the hire and onboarding stage through to cessation of employment, with an emphasis on creating and maintaining a seamless employee experience. Key accountabilities Payroll & People Services Work collaboratively with the People, Culture & Safety leadership team to implement PCS Business Plan objectives, service level agreements and a tiered service delivery model. Oversee and contribute to the delivery of services related to the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to onboarding and induction; changes in working arrangements; significant employment events; separation, exit and offboarding. Oversee and contribute to the provision of information and advice to managers to support them in managing their teams and executing people management processes, including but not limited to policy and procedural guidance, and interpretation of awards and agreements. Oversee escalation of requests and queries to specialists where needed. Lead the implementation of Aspect’s remuneration strategy through effective application of awards, enterprise agreement and remuneration review outcomes. This is a full time, permanent role. The annual salary ranges from $150k to $160k , inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience. To find out more, click here to view the Position Profile. Qualifications Essential requirements Tertiary qualification, or vocational qualification and equivalent experience, in payroll, human resources, business administration or a related discipline Breadth and depth of experience in a Payroll Manager role in a medium to large business with diverse industrial relations frameworks Proven experience in interpreting and applying employment / industrial frameworks and providing procedural guidance and practical advice. Aurion experience (desirable not essential) Strong data literacy, analysis and report development skills Deep understanding of the employee lifecycle Strong customer centric approach, with a thirst for feedback and a bias for action Design thinking approach, focussed on constantly improving customer experience and reducing friction points in processes Strong organisational and planning skills, verbal and written communication skills, and customer and stakeholder relationship management skills. Deep knowledge and understanding of payroll and people processes and systems Additional Information What we offer Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement Salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote Modern workspace with end‑of‑trip facilities , on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station , dining and retail outlets Employee referral incentives Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP). To apply: please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. Applications should be received by Friday 12 December 2025. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these. Learn more about us: #J-18808-Ljbffr