Payroll Remediation Manager

Lead a high-impact payroll remediation program that will shape the future of payroll compliance and governance across a complex national organisation. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical remediation initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and drive sustainable process improvements in a business committed to investing in people, systems and best practice.

Client Details

Our client is one of Australia's largest employers, with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees nationally. Renowned for its people-first culture, the organisation is making significant investments in technology, payroll systems and operational excellence to support future growth.

• Unrivalled work-from-home flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
• A highly regarded and supportive leadership team
• Significant investment in best-practice systems, technology and processes
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide transformation projects

• Lead all payroll remediation projects, ensuring deliverables, milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, reporting progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and identify root causes across payroll systems and processes
• Implement corrective actions to resolve payroll issues accurately and effectively
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT and external vendors to support remediation activities
• Ensure all remediation work aligns with legislative requirements and internal governance standards
• Prepare documentation and evidence required for audits and compliance reviews
• Communicate project updates, risks and remediation outcomes to key stakeholders
• Identify systemic issues and recommend long-term process improvements
• Update payroll policies, procedures and controls to support ongoing compliance

Profile

• Proven experience in payroll remediation, payroll compliance, payroll audit or payroll project environments
• A minimum of 5 years' payroll experience within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance obligations and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Outstanding planning, organisational and project management skills

Job Offer

• Genuine market-leading remuneration dependent on experience
• Amazing WFH flexibility
• Initial 6 month fixed term contract with extension opportunities
• Excellent leadership support and visibility
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide payroll strategy and improvement initiatives
• Large-scale, complex and rewarding project environment

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email Sign in to view email