Payroll Manager

Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Manager (Part-Time) to join a respected organisation in Adelaide, where your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless and accurate delivery of payroll services for a dedicated team of approximately 260 employees. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on precision, values collaboration, and is passionate about supporting both employees and leadership with their payroll needs. Working three days per week, you will play a crucial part in upholding compliance with all relevant legislation and awards, while also providing strategic guidance to management. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that champions creative thinking, compassion, and courage. If you are looking for a flexible working arrangement that allows you to balance professional growth with personal commitments, this position offers the ideal blend of responsibility, teamwork, and work‑life harmony. What you'll do As the Payroll Manager (Part-Time), you will be entrusted with the critical task of managing the entire payroll function from start to finish. Your day‑to‑day activities will involve not only processing payroll but also ensuring that every aspect complies with current legislation and internal policies. You will supervise one Payroll Officer while collaborating closely with People & Culture teams to guarantee accurate employee classifications and seamless onboarding/offboarding experiences. Your ability to reconcile complex transactions such as leave entitlements or redundancies will be essential in maintaining operational excellence. Additionally, your role will require you to prepare insightful reports for management review while acting as the primary point of contact for all payroll‑related queries from staff. By staying abreast of industry trends and legislative changes, you will help shape best practices within the organisation’s payroll operations. Oversee the complete processing of payroll on a fortnightly basis for approximately 260 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at every stage. Ensure strict compliance with all relevant awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work legislation, National Employment Standards, and superannuation obligations. Manage superannuation processes and reporting requirements to the Australian Taxation Office, maintaining up‑to‑date records at all times. Maintain and update comprehensive payroll records and employee data, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality throughout all processes. Reconcile leave entitlements, terminations, redundancies, and other payroll‑related transactions with meticulous attention to detail. Administer master payroll data including overtime rates, penalty rates, shift rates, allowances, and deductions to ensure correct payments are made. Prepare detailed payroll reports as required and liaise effectively with accountants and external auditors during audits or reviews. Monitor actual versus budgeted payroll costs by preparing regular reports to assist management in effective labour cost control. Respond promptly to employee queries regarding payroll matters such as pay rates, leave balances, tax issues, superannuation contributions, and salary increments. Manage onboarding and offboarding payroll functions efficiently, including final pays and entitlements for departing staff members. What you bring To excel as Payroll Manager (Part-Time), your background should reflect significant hands‑on experience managing complex payroll systems—preferably within environments governed by multiple awards or enterprise agreements such as aged care or healthcare. Your proven track record demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach when supporting colleagues across various departments. You bring an analytical mindset capable of navigating intricate legislative frameworks while remaining approachable for those seeking assistance or clarification on pay matters. Your ability to foster trust through transparent communication ensures harmonious relationships between HR teams, finance professionals, auditors, and employees alike. Above all else, your dedication to upholding organisational values—such as collaboration, compassion, creative thinking—will set you apart as an invaluable member of this supportive community. Demonstrated advanced skills in interpreting awards and enterprise agreements within an Australian context. A minimum of five years’ experience in payroll management roles, ideally within the aged care or healthcare sectors where compliance is paramount. Comprehensive understanding of Australian payroll legislation including Fair Work Act requirements and superannuation obligations. Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities that enable you to provide clear guidance to both employees and management teams. Proven capability in managing competing priorities under tight deadlines while supervising staff in a collaborative team setting. Meticulous attention to detail combined with unwavering integrity when handling confidential information related to employee records. Excellent time management skills paired with strong problem‑solving abilities that allow you to resolve issues efficiently as they arise. Adaptability in responding professionally to changing circumstances or new legislative requirements affecting payroll processes. A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service through responsive query resolution and proactive support for colleagues. What's next If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey by joining a caring team where your expertise truly matters, we encourage you to apply now Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 or for a confidential discussion. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Accountancy & Finance Focus: Payroll Industry: Health and Safety Workplace Type: On‑site Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Adelaide CBD Job Reference: 65PPW4-C9BCCBDB Date posted: 21 November 2025 Consultant: Matheus Leão #J-18808-Ljbffr