Payroll Manager

Location
Richmond VIC 3121•Hybrid work
 
Benefits
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Parental leave
Paid volunteer leave
Birthday leave
Matched giving program
 
Full job description
Join a highly collaborative and commercially minded People & Culture team
Lead a small team of Payroll experts
Permanent role based in Melbourne
We're REA
With bold and ambitious goals,
REA Group
is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in
Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces
two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
The Payroll Manager sits within the People & Culture team, reporting to the GM Reward and Workplace relations. From building management capability and the next generation of leaders, to creating a diversity and inclusion strategy which is mainstreamed and embedded into everything we do – the People & Culture team is all about making REA Group a great place to work. Supporting our multi-national business with HR processes, policies and systems to meet the needs of our people around the world, the team works to build high engagement with our impressive offering of programs and benefits.
What the role is all about
The Payroll Manager will manage REA Group’s end-to-end payroll function for Australia, including optimising outcomes for the business and ensuring compliance in all facets of employment taxes and regulatory requirements. In addition, this person will oversee the payroll of our international operations as required.
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management and governance of the end-to-end payroll operations and compliance, including management third party relationships
Leadership and people management of the Payroll SME resources (2 direct reports)
Lead role in the management of our SaaS vendor Ramco
Responsible for governance on system changes that affect payroll calculations and outputs, including new wage code creations, system configuration to meet IR pay conditions and consider other systems changes which occur based on SME input
Identifying system improvements in consultation with the SME, preparation of test scripts for systems testing and implementation, including liaisons with other system/module owners to ensure structured approach to integrated testing and delivery
Lead strategic and change management initiatives to improve the payroll function on an ongoing basis, including developing streamlined processes, procedures and forms; improvements to configuration; lead integration projects; lead audit and risk management projects; reviewing payroll procedures in line with best practices
Ensuring that payroll data is sampled and checked in line with agreed processes and that actions resulting from inconsistencies are progressed, managed, or delegated as required
Managing business ad-hoc reporting requirements to ensure that data integrity is maintained, regular reports are reviewed for accuracy and confirmation of meeting business needs as well as produced on time and within the required expectations
Providing effective leadership to ensure the payroll team are cross trained and aware of accountabilities and contributions to organisational outcomes
Creating a climate for the development of the payroll team and a culture of continuous improvement to further enhance payroll processes and system effectiveness
Working and engaging with the key stakeholders across the business to help improve and further develop the payroll systems functionality and capability
Overseeing year-end payroll reporting requirements and audits, including liaison with auditors
Keeping abreast of changes to legislative, award, ATO, and EBA provisions and managing the implementation of these changes to ensure compliance
Who we’re looking for
Relevant degree associated with employment taxes and payroll is preferred but not essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the sensitivity to understand audience needs and adapt style accordingly
Detailed understanding of payroll best practices and compliance
Effective vendor relationship management to ensure a win-win outcome
Proactive approach to both project management and influencing change
Significant Payroll experience, approximately 8-10 years
Previous experience in a people leadership role
Payroll compliance knowledge, including sound employment tax and industrial relation knowledge
Experience in managing offshore payroll, whether in-house or via third party providers
Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Experience gathering requirements and translating these into specific improvements
Experience in the design and improvement of business processes and data flows
Experience with Workday HRIS or other major HR systems is preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business and technical resources
Understanding of payroll legislative requirements
Experience with Ramco is desirable but not essential
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.
Some of our
Perks & Benefits
include:
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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