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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering exceptional client support. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while driving process improvements and maintaining data security.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll Qualification (IPASS or Equivalent)End-To-End Payroll ManagementClient Relationship ManagementAdvanced Excel ProficiencyProcess Improvement Initiatives
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingData SecurityBudget ManagementForecastingLegislation Compliance
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityAttention to DetailProactive Problem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Payroll SoftwareMS Office
Certifications & Qualifications
IPASS
Industry Keywords
Payroll CyclesClient SupportPerformance ManagementRegulatory ChangesProcess Efficiency
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Train, manage performance, and develop the payroll team
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles
- Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies
- Act as the primary client contact
- Provide proactive client support and resolve complex payroll issues and escalations
- Deliver on-site client training as needed
- Drive efficiency and process improvement initiatives
- Manage payroll budgets, forecast, and monitor costs
- Support payroll software implementation
- Ensure data security
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Recognised payroll qualification such as IPASS or equivalent, evidencing professional payroll expertise
- Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll processes across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles and diverse client portfolios
- Proven ability to manage, develop, and motivate a high-performing payroll team
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Adaptability to evolving payroll legislation, technology, and best practices
- Proactive approach to continuous learning and process improvement
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working model supporting hybrid arrangements combining office presence and remote work
- Health and wellbeing supports
- Pension and savings options
- Training and coaching
- Enhanced leave options
- Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process
