Payroll & Benefits Manager

The Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for leading the organisation's payroll and benefits function, ensuring the delivery of an accurate, compliant and employee-focused service across a diverse workforce of hourly-paid (casual) and salaried employees.  The role also provides leadership, development and day-to-day management of a small Payroll & Benefits team, ensuring high levels of service, capability and performance. 

 

As the organisational subject matter expert for payroll and benefits, the role oversees all payroll-related activity, manages the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, and ensures compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements. Working in partnership with the People Team, Finance and external providers, the Payroll & Benefits Manager ensures the effective administration of payroll, pensions and employee benefits, while providing expert advice and insight to support business decision-making. 

 

The role is also responsible for driving continuous improvement, enhancing systems, processes and controls, and ensuring payroll and benefits arrangements remain efficient, scalable and aligned to organisational requirements. Through strong governance, stakeholder management and attention to detail, the Payroll & Benefits Manager plays a critical role in maintaining trust, accuracy and transparency across all payroll and reward activities.