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About the Role

Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee the delivery of end-to-end payroll processing and consulting services for diverse organizations. Ensure accurate and efficient payroll delivery in compliance with local rules and legislation. Drive operational excellence, process improvements, and innovation within the team. Opportunities include working on payroll consulting projects, advising clients on best practices, supporting transformation programs, and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a team responsible for weekly, fortnightly and monthly end-to-end payroll processing
• Review payroll outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
• Support clients with payroll statutory obligations, reporting requirements and legislative compliance
• Maintain and update superannuation details, including preparation of reconciliations and superannuation payments
• Lead payroll consulting engagements, providing insights, recommendations and process improvements to optimise client payroll operations
• Prepare payroll advisory reports outlining observations, risks and best practice recommendations
• Collaborate with the broader Workforce Advisory practice, contributing to a high-performing, growth-oriented culture
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members to support their technical and professional growth

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Australian payroll processing and compliance, including knowledge of tax legislation, superannuation, enterprise agreements and remuneration frameworks
• New Zealand payroll experience is required
• Significant experience managing payroll operations (typically 10+ years), with strong exposure to complex payroll environments
• Experience working in a payroll outsourcing environment is highly regarded
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills for reporting and analytics
• Fast and accurate data entry with exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of large payroll systems such as Aurion, Chris21, and SAP
• Relationship builder, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Can-do attitude and always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team

Skills

• Payroll processing
• Payroll consulting
• Australian payroll compliance
• New Zealand payroll
• Tax legislation
• Superannuation
• Enterprise agreements
• Remuneration frameworks
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Data entry
• Attention to detail
• Aurion
• Chris21
• SAP
• Communication skills
• Relationship management
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving

Location

• Local
• International

Work Type

• End-to-end payroll processing
• Payroll consulting services
• Flexible hours
• Flexible locations

Experience Level

• Manager
• 10+ years managing payroll operations

Education Level

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree
• Other relevant payroll-related certifications and/or demonstrated on-the-job experience in payroll processing, including hands-on system and legislative experience

Benefits

• Retail discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Generous paid parental leave
• Career breaks

About the Company

• KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience.
• We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
• Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back.
• You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
• At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work.
• We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks.
• KPMG Australia: grow with us!

Equal Opportunity

• Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
• At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.