Payroll Team Lead

Lead the team that keeps us moving Join Bridgestone Australia Ltd. and take the wheel as our Payroll Team Lead —a pivotal role ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. Our People Commitment At Bridgestone, we know what matters to our people. That’s why our focus is on creating the conditions for our teammates to feel safe and happy at work. We’re passionate about growth and development, supporting our people to achieve their career goals with a focus on promoting from within. We offer flexibility that enhances wellbeing and performance, and the security of working for a trusted global brand. You’ll join a great team. We take pride in our friendly and supportive community. Together, we are working towards our mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’. We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued for your contributions and inspired to do your best work. Our perks include: Competitive total remuneration package, inclusive of market-related base pay, plus variable pay and allowances depending on your role. Discounts on Bridgestone tyres and servicing for you, your family and friends Financial education, wellbeing support, and a range of employee discounts on private health, cars and car hire, hotels and other retailers. Annual paid volunteer leave to give back to a cause that matters to you – now that’s rewarding. About the Role Are you ready to lead a high-performing payroll team in a dynamic, multinational organisation? As Payroll Team Lead, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy, compliance, timeliness and exceptional service delivery. As a hands-on leadership role you will: Oversee payroll processing for multiple entities and pay cycles. Ensure compliance with legislation and complex enterprise agreements. Conduct reporting and auditing activities. Deliver exemplary customer service. Drive process improvements and system optimisation. Coach and develop payroll team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align payroll with business needs. Support the Manager, HRIS & Payroll to deliver strategic initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to operational excellence and support strategic initiatives that make a real impact across the BSANZ Group. About You You’re a confident leader with a passion for precision and people. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for turning complexity into clarity. Expertise: 5+ years of high-volume, end-to-end payroll experience. Leadership: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and build team capability. Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance. Sound experience in interpreting company policies, procedures and relevant legislation, industrial awards or Enterprise Agreements. Skills: Advanced Excel, analytical thinking, and exceptional attention to detail. Strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Systems: Experience with SAP HR/Payroll systems, whilst not essential, would be beneficial to this position, along with HRIS maintenance. The ability to extract relevant data from systems is required. Communication: Clear, professional, and collaborative approach with stakeholders at all levels. Tact and discretion when dealing with people and confidential information. Strong oral and written communication skills to share ideas, present information and provide clear and concise emails and reports. About Us We are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving. We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company-owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 2000 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand. How to Apply To request a copy of the position description, email ***********@bridgestone.com.au Ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference? Click on APPLY , submitting your resume and cover letter, and join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr