National Payroll Manager
Core
Lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across Heidelberg Materials Australia for a large, geographically dispersed workforce.
Role type
Senior management-level payroll leader
Builds
Payroll services and processes for a construction materials company
Domain
Construction industry + Australian payroll compliance
Required skills
SAP Payroll expertise, Australian payroll legislation knowledge, team leadership, stakeholder management, process optimization, audit compliance
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Accounting/HR, payroll professional memberships
Technologies
SAP Payroll
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals; Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll services; Maintain compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and enterprise agreements; Drive payroll governance, risk management, and audit compliance activities; Lead payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives; Act as the payroll subject matter expert for SAP Payroll and related system enhancements; Oversee payroll reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and statutory obligations; Manage payroll-related projects including legislative changes and system upgrades.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
