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Payroll Manager – Australia
GHD —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Payroll Project Manager
Louis Vuitton —Sydney NSW
- Contract
Payroll Manager – Customer Success & Delivery (Australia)
Xemplo —Caringbah NSW
- Full-time
10d
Finance Manager
CMC11 —Sydney NSW
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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Payroll Manager
The Aje Collective —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Finance Manager - Emirates Wolgan Valley, A Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Marriott International, Inc —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Resort
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Group Payroll Manager
Goldmark —Summer Hill NSW
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)
Octagon —Sydney NSW
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Marketing
Finance Manager
Wavelink —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- In-person
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6d
Finance Manager
Health Spring Australia —Regents Park NSW
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
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7d
Group Payroll Manager
Angus & Coote —Summer Hill NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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Payroll Administrator
ISS —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
8d
Finance Manager
Tender Loving Care Aged Care —Bankstown NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
Senior Finance Manager
Haast —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Payroll and Accounts Administrator
Alegre Bar and Dining —West Ryde NSW
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
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7d
Group Payroll Manager
Prouds —Summer Hill NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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Business/Finance Manager
Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd —Belmore NSW
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
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Payroll Supervisor (12 month contract)
McDonald's —Thornleigh NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
3d
Finance Systems & Automation Manager
OFX —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
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Payroll & HR Administrator
My Muscle Chef —Yennora NSW
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Payroll Manager – Australia

GHD -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Qualifications

SAP
ADP
Finance
Bachelor's degree
Payroll
HRIS
Leadership
Accounting

Full Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together, with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

The Enterprise Payroll team at GHD is seeking a Payroll Manager for Australia to oversee a large and complex payroll operation supporting around 5,000 employees.
You will lead the payroll function using ADP GlobalView, collaborating with the Enterprise Payroll Leader to drive transformation and automation, and improving compliance and controls.
Pivotal to this will be to focus on continuous improvement, reducing manual processes through automation, and enhancing payroll integrity.

As part of an engaged, collaborative, supportive yet fast-paced finance team, you will be involved in (but not limited to):

Payroll Operations Leadership

Lead the end-to-end payroll function for Australia ensuring accurate and timely processing of payrolls
Manage payroll compliance with all relevant legislation, awards, superannuation, taxation, and reporting requirements
Ensure strong payroll governance, controls, and audit readiness
Oversee payroll reconciliations, issue resolution, and risk mitigation activities
Lead payroll year-end activities and compliance reporting

Process Improvement & Transformation

Identify operational inefficiencies, manual work and drive process improvements
Partner with global payroll leadership on payroll transformation initiatives
Support automation and standardization initiatives
Develop and maintain clear SOPs and governance documentation
Support payroll and systems stabilization and continuous improvement

Systems & Vendor Management

Work closely with ADP GlobalView and HRIS team to improve payroll processes and integrations
Partner with other cross-functional teams on process alignment
Support issue resolution related to integrations, configurations, and payroll calculations

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop the Australia payroll team managing team priorities and workload planning
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Stakeholder & Communication Management

Provide proactive communication to leadership and stakeholders
Partner effectively across cross-functional teams
Support executive-level reporting and operational updates

Governance

Ensure compliance with all GHD policies and procedures.
Provide continuous feedback, including positive confirmations on matters relating to compliance with company policies and procedures.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or similar field required; additional certifications in payroll administration are a plus.
At least 10 years of leadership experience managing payroll functions in large, complex organizations.
Deep expertise in payroll and HRIS systems (such as ADP Globalview, SAP, Oracle) and a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation.
Highly skilled in documenting payroll processes, policies, and audit-ready recordkeeping.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities, especially with non-technical audiences and senior leaders.

Interested? Apply by Friday 5 th June
Contact: Zoe Ferguson – Talent Acquisition Team Leader

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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Finance Manager - Emirates Wolgan Valley, A Ritz-Carlton Lodge

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Group Payroll Manager

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