Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Lead| 12-Month FTC

Are you a seasoned payroll leader who thrives in a high-touch, fast-paced environment? This is a pivotal role within a global luxury group, responsible for overseeing and executing the full payroll spectrum for Australia and New Zealand.

This role requires a unique blend of technical mastery and "people first" leadership. You will manage one direct report and must have prior experience in formal people management—supporting, coaching, and developing team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer fortnightly payroll activities for different business units across ANZ.

• Utilize Workday and Kronos to process payroll, including complex monthly commission runs.

• Ensure strict adherence to the Fair Work Act, tax obligations, PAYG, and superannuation.

• Act as a key partner to the different business units, providing clarity and holding your own when navigating competing priorities.

• Liaise closely with Finance on GL allocations, post-payroll reconciliations, and year-end reporting.

• Monitor annual and ad-hoc salary reviews and yearly bonus processes.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a payroll leadership position within a fast-paced environment.

• Direct experience managing staff, with the ability to define objectives and provide ongoing career development.

• Strong technical proficiency in Workday and Kronos is essential, along with a deep understanding of Modern Awards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a social, confident approach.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and able to push back professionally to maintain compliance standards.

• Ability to build and manage authentic relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be part of a social, high-performing People Operations team that values collaboration and team connection as much as technical excellence. This role offers a mix of hands-on processing and strategic leadership, providing high-level exposure to global luxury standards.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.