Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary negotiable $102k to $122k + Super
• 19 Day Month + On-Site Parking
• Discount Gym Membership

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

The Role

Internally known as the Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is based in Windsor. This position will supervise and manage the payroll and accounts payable functions for Hawkesbury City Council. The position will require an established leader to drive and deliver an efficient payroll and accounts payable service whilst ensuring obligations for statutory requirements and Council policies are upheld. The position is a combination of leading the day to day operations whilst also identifying and managing strategic improvements.

About You

You will display excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to effectively engage your team and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with all relevant stakeholders. You will act with integrity, demonstrate accountability, and have sound judgement to balance commercial, political and community perspectives within a financially disciplined environment. You will have a continuous improvement mindset and will be eager to streamline and automate processes.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated extensive experience running the end-to-end weekly pay run for 500+ team members.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance and/or equivalent, relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, supervising, mentoring, and training staff.
• Solid working knowledge of superannuation and Australian Taxation legislation
• A sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in the implementation and interpretation of award-based payroll functions.

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

• Onsite parking
• 15 day sick leave
• Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Log Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, March 31 2024

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.