Payroll Manager

About the Role

This is a stand-alone Payroll Manager opportunity based in Kew, Victoria, where you will oversee accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll delivery for a workforce spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. As the business expands into additional markets, this role will also help shape payroll support for new regions. You will own payroll operations, statutory compliance, and international employment requirements to ensure employees are paid correctly and the organisation stays compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the full fortnightly payroll cycle end to end, making sure payments are accurate, compliant, and issued on schedule across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, with room to support further markets in future.
• Handle payroll calculations for items such as back pay, allowances, overtime, and termination pay.
• Manage PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, and other statutory deductions in line with required timelines.
• Maintain WorkCover and other workers’ insurance records, including registrations, payroll changes, claim submissions, and insurer communications across all Cullen locations.
• Carry out regular payroll audits and verify that leave accruals and entitlements are correct.
• Complete month-end and year-end payroll finance tasks.
• Work closely with People & Culture and Finance teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Handle payroll questions professionally, discreetly, and accurately.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and regulatory updates that may affect the business.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background managing full payroll administration and processing in a busy environment.
• Strong capability with payroll systems plus Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Ability to understand and apply Fair Work awards, agreements, and relevant employment laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with the confidence to give constructive feedback and identify improvements when needed.
• Comfortable working both collaboratively in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to shifting priorities and workload changes.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Work from a attractive office in central Melbourne.
• Flexible hybrid setup combining home and Kew office work.
• Employee Assistance Program available for both you and one family member.
• Generous staff discounts, including family and friends.
• Team events and wellbeing-focused initiatives.
• Paid volunteer leave.
• Sponsorship of a child in South East Asia or Africa under your name.
• Opportunity to grow with a company that has international reach and expanding career pathways.

Additional Information

This role sits within a growing business with a global footprint, and the payroll scope may expand as new markets are added. The position is based in Kew, Victoria, Australia.