Payroll Manager | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Payroll Manager to lead the Payroll Operations Team and help drive people-centric projects across MFG.  

In this role, you will lead the Payroll Team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of pay runs and the adherence to applicable awards and legislation. You will also oversee MFGs (Munro Footwear Groups) compliance and statutory obligations to the ATO and State Revenue Offices. Additionally, you will focus on the continuous improvement of payroll processes, promoting best practice standards across all functions.

More about the role

• Create continuous process improvement ensuring best practice adherence
• Supervise out-of-system processes such as Government and Company Paid Parental Leave, WorkCover, Higher Duties, Incentives, Top Up payments, and overtime calculations
• Process month and year-end, including period close in Preceda, issue Income Statements, calculate and lodge Payroll Tax and Super, and calculate WorkCover actuals and estimates
• Provide an escalation point to the Payroll Team for complex pay queries
• Approve terminations, back-pays, LSL and overpayment calculations
• Supervise the maintenance of pay records, associated timekeeping data and statistics, leave records and related informatio

About You

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager, leading a high-performing team.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance the customer and internal Team Member experience
• With over 2500 employees you will have come from a large scale, complex payroll environment with experience in a similar size matrix organisation
• Experience working within Retail and other award and legislation interpretation
• Sound understanding of the General Retail Industry Award 2020; Exposure to the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020, Road and Transport Award 2020 and Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020, (Preferred)
• Be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of Long Service Leave, Worker's Compensation, PAYG, Payroll Tax and Superannuation Guarantee legislation and regulations
• Retail experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience with Preceda and HumanForce is advantageous\
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal

About us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

What we offer

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Flexible Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth and development opportunities with a fun & friendly team
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services

You're not expected to have 100% of the skills listed above, we want you to grow and mature with the rest of the organisation. If you are organised, and love multi-tasking, while working in a dynamic environment in a supportive company, then we invite you to explore this role - we would love to hear from you!