Group Payroll Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for 4,000–5,000 retail team members across a large specialty jewellery group.
Role type
Senior Payroll Manager
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles and reporting for a multi-site retail organization
Domain
Retail / Payroll Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Payroll team leadership, employment legislation compliance, payroll system administration, financial reporting, stakeholder collaboration, process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience with Dayforce and Chris21, retail industry background, enterprise agreement negotiation
Technologies
Dayforce, Chris21, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 4,000–5,000 team members; Ensure timely and accurate submissions to the ATO; Oversee superannuation, leave, termination payments, and tax obligations; Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and bank; Lead, coach, and support a team of five payroll professionals; Maintain and improve payroll systems and controls; Collaborate with HR, IT, and Finance on process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership