Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Leader – Transforming Payroll Excellence  

Location: Head Office - Melbourne, VIC

Term: 18-Months Fixed-Term Contract

The Payroll Team Leader is accountable for assisting the National Payroll Manager in all aspects of the national payroll function, leading a team of up to nine to deliver a high-quality payroll service that ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for over 8,000 employees. This includes interpreting and applying various awards, policies, and procedures relating to pay rates, leave entitlements, and other employment conditions.  

This position oversees all aspects of payroll operations, including superannuation, tax compliance, and workers’ compensation legislation. In collaboration with HR and other stakeholders, the Payroll Team Leader will embed a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement, providing insightful analytics, reporting, and implementing efficient processes and systems.  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory and organisational requirements.  
• Implement and refine payroll systems and processes, leveraging tools such as Preceda, Workday, and Kronos to achieve operational efficiency.  
• Inspire and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust compliance practices by ensuring adherence to legislative requirements, awards, enterprise agreements, and taxation standards.  
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.  
• Develop insightful payroll dashboards and reporting tools to inform strategic decision-making and ensure transparency.  

Professional Attributes and Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll leadership within large, decentralised organisations.  
• Extensive knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, leave entitlements, and enterprise agreements.  
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and payroll systems such as Preceda, Workday, and Kronos.  
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage transformational change and implement best practices in payroll operations.  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex payroll concepts to diverse audiences.  

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadership Opportunity: Play a pivotal role in shaping payroll operations within a large-scale, dynamic organisation.  
• Career Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and leadership advancement.  
• Innovative Culture: Collaborate within a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.  
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible working environment that values your contributions and personal commitments.  
• Strategic Impact: Contribute to a transformational payroll agenda and leave a lasting legacy of excellence.  

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for payroll leadership and a commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our journey of transformation and innovation.

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About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.