Payroll Manager

Provide operational leadership in delivering reliable, efficient, and accurate payroll services, supporting the broader People Services model.

The role

The Payroll Manager provides operational leadership in managing the delivery of a reliable, efficient, accurate, and timely payroll services, and in support of the broader People Services model. The Payroll Manager identifies and implements payroll improvements to enable enhanced efficiency, risk management and compliance with industrial instruments, legislation and company policy 

Reporting into the Head of Payroll and People Systems, the Payroll Manager’s accountabilities include: 

•    Manage the end-to-end Payroll function including the fortnightly pay, and month and year end processes 
•    Manage and deliver team performance within A&G’s operating model and frameworks for continual monitoring, measurement and improvement of productivity, quality and impact 
•    Develop and implement process improvements to streamline the payroll function whilst maintaining effective controls commensurate with the different type and levels of risk across the process 
•    Maximise Payroll service delivery through the optimisation of available resources based on effective capacity planning, and systems and stakeholder management 
•    In conjunction with the Payroll Compliance Specialist and broader People Services functions ensure workforce management and practices that affecting payroll outputs remain complaint with relevant industry instruments 
•    Support internal and external audit requirements related to payroll processes and outputs, develop, and implement improvement actions to address findings 
•    Proactively stay abreast with payroll legislation, changes, and best practice 
•    Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested from time to time to meet operational requirements 

What experience you’ll bring

Essential 

•    Experience in large end-to-end payroll environments in a Payroll Manager role 
•    Experience in the interpretation of Awards, Enterprise Agreements and legislative requirements 
•    Demonstrated ability to develop, document and implement payroll processes and controls improvements for compliance and efficiency 
•    Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and develop a high performance team 

Desirable 

•    Technically confident in navigating payroll system (Aurion experience desirable) 
•    Experience in operational best practices in relation to payroll process and systems 

Our Perks 

Location – Toowong

Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. 

Conveniently based at Toowong Village Tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G

Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone. 
Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.  

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.

We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all. 

*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.