Director, Payroll Tax

The Payroll Remediation Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll remediation projects. This includes identifying discrepancies, ensuring compliance with Australian payroll regulations, and implementing corrective actions to resolve payroll issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of Australian payroll laws and regulations.

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Build a team dedicated to payroll and employee taxes as the service offering builds.
• Works effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times, being a team leader and able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
• Able to set goals and provide direction for team members.
• Support growth and development of the team.

Client:

• Will win new work from existing clients, bring new clients to the firm and introduce new services to meet client needs.
• Able to give direction to multiple team members to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meeting critical deadlines.
• Reviews and signs off advice and calculations before being sent to client.
• Make Ryan Payroll a center of excellence for all Payroll and Employee Taxes that clients value.

Value:

• Lead and manage payroll remediation projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct thorough payroll audits to identify discrepancies and non-compliance issues.
• Develop and implement remediation plans to address payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Australian payroll laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to payroll staff on remediation processes and best practices.
• Monitor and report on the progress of remediation projects to senior management.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and industry best practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of payroll staff.
• Assist clients to implement continuous improvement initiatives to prevent future payroll discrepancies.
• Build, develop and manage the Payroll Function.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on payroll remediation.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects.
• Proficiency in payroll software and data analysis tools.
• Certification in Payroll Administration or Payroll Management is highly desirable.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

• A valid driver’s license is required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will be a Head of Service role with responsibility for all staff in the service line.

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• Job Families for Job Profiles

Indirect Tax

• Worker Sub-Type

Regular Full Scope

• Time Type

Full time

• Primary Location

Sydney AU

• Primary Job Posting Location

Sydney AU

• Additional Locations
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• Scheduled Weekly Hours 38