Grant Thornton Australia
accounting, advisory and consulting
PayrollTeamLead
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“Payroll Team Lead at Grant Thornton Australia. Skills: end-to-end payroll, people leadership, stakeholder management, process improvement. lead the end-to-end payroll function. operational and people leadership responsibilities”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery; accuracy, service and continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, adjustments and reconciliations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7 + years’ experience in payroll, experience in a senior or managerial role, Proven experience managing payroll staff, overseeing end-to-end payroll operations
Nice to Have
Experience within a professional services or complex corporate environment, Experience with Workday Payroll (or similar payroll systems)
What You'll Do.
lead the end-to-end payroll function
operational and people leadership responsibilities
timely and compliant payroll delivery
supporting and developing at least one direct report
act as a key escalation point for complex payroll matters
drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems
Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process
ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees
Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues
adjustments and reconciliations
Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant payroll legislation
Maintain payroll controls
audit trails and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements
coach and develop one or more payroll team members
providing clear direction
workload prioritisation and performance feedback
Foster a collaborative and high-performing payroll team culture
Support training and knowledge uplift within the team
Own and maintain payroll systems
ensuring data integrity
appropriate access controls and accurate reporting
Prepare and review payroll reporting
reconciliations and statutory submissions
Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency
accuracy and scalability
Lead process improvements
documentation updates and standardisation of payroll procedures
Support payroll-related projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative team connection days; work closely with Finance and People & Culture stakeholders; Partner closely with People & Culture, Finance and other internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related queries and issues; Liaise with external parties such as auditors, superannuation funds and payroll vendors as required; Provide clear and professional payroll guidance to stakeholders across the firm; Work with Senior Applications Specialists in payroll system updates, testing and enhancements; Foster a collaborative and high-performing payroll team culture
Communication Scope
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Provide clear and professional payroll guidance to stakeholders across the firm
Process & Methodology
Support payroll-related projects, including system implementations and regulatory changes
Full Job Description
• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days • 12 month contract • 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there. **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced and hands-on **Payroll Team Lead** to lead the end-to-end payroll function within a professional services environment on a 12-month contract. This role has both operational and people leadership responsibilities and is accountable for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery, while also managing, supporting and developing at least one direct report. The Payroll Team Lead will act as a key escalation point for complex payroll matters, work closely with Finance and People & Culture stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems. **Key Responsibilities** **Payroll Operations & Governance** * Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. * Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, adjustments and reconciliations. * Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant payroll legislation, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, and Fair Work requirements. * Maintain strong payroll controls, audit trails and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements. **People Management** * Manage, coach and develop one or more payroll team members, providing clear direction, workload prioritisation and performance
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