Payroll Manager

Job title : Payroll Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Part Time
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000 + super (pro rata)
Contact email : eobrien@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : EO2823828
• Part-time (2 or 4 days per week)
• Southbank location
• Ideal for an experienced payroll professional seeking flexible working hours

The Organisation
Our client is a leading property services group with a strong reputation in the industry, specialising in residential real estate, project marketing, and advisory services. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage an autonomous payroll function with precision and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while delivering excellent service to employees and stakeholders. Your key duties will include:
• Processing fortnightly payroll from start to finish for 200 employees using ELMO.
• Maintaining and updating payroll and HR systems.
• Calculating and processing pay adjustments, new starter setups, and termination payments.
• Performing month-end payroll reconciliations and journal entries.
• Managing payroll tax, superannuation, deductions, and salary packaging.
• Providing payroll-related data and reports to external parties as required.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in end-to-end, standalone payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to self-review.
• A solid understanding of accounting procedures related to payroll.
• The ability to adapt and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience with ELMO HRIS (advantageous) and Salesforce CRM (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the broader team.

What We Offer
• A part-time opportunity (2 to 4 days per week) with flexibility.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A modern, conveniently located Southbank office.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping and improving payroll processes.

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional seeking a flexible, part-time role in a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Emily O’Brien at eobrien@sharpandcarter.com.au