Payroll Manager

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 45 years experience as a community partner.  With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, specialist schools and allied health services. 

Drive Change, Command Data, Lead the Payroll Revolution

Are you tired of the same old payroll gig? Ready to step up and lead with precision, influence, and edge? We’re on the hunt for a Remuneration and Reporting Lead who isn’t just here to process payroll—but to redefine how it’s done. If you’re obsessed with numbers, thrive in analytics, and can build structured remuneration frameworks like it’s second nature, we want to meet you.

In this role, you’ll lead the day-to-day hustle of the payroll team, ensuring every decimal is right where it needs to be—first time, every time. You’ll architect seamless payroll cycles that crush deadlines and compliance standards, while building unbreakable connections between conditions, employment contracts, awards, and entitlements. Your expertise will extend to owning interfaces with the ATO and Services Australia, managing portable long service leave, and handling payroll queries like a pro—no question too tricky, no issue too big. Beyond payroll mastery, you’ll lead HR analytics, transforming data into action with dashboards that aren’t just pretty—they’re powerful. You’ll also develop and implement a structured remuneration and reward framework that screams precision, strategy, and fairness.

This role will hold 2 direct reports and head the Payroll and Remuneration functions of the People and Culture team. This position is permanent full time based at our Southport office. 

What you'll be the gatekeeper for:

• Day-to-day leadership of the payroll team, driving performance and precision.
• Implementation of payroll projects to streamline and elevate operations.
• Ownership of HR analytics and payroll reporting that actually matter.
• Development of remuneration and reward frameworks that redefine standards.
• Compliance mastery—because getting it right the first time matters.

Because you’re not just filling a role—you’re building something bigger. Here, your work is seen, your data is heard, and your impact is real. If you’re ready to take payroll and remuneration to the next level with grit, swagger, and precision, we’re ready for you.

BUSY Benefits… 

• Competitive salary; Circa $120k + super
• Free parking provided
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Paid Parental Leave, Retail Discounts, Annual My BUSY Day
• Training and Professional development commitment 
• Career progression and internal transfer opportunities 
• BUSY Benefits program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tools of the trade to support your individual role

A bit about you...

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally having had experience with our primary Modern Awards
• Expertise in Payroll Compliance: Strong understanding of Modern Awards and payroll legislation.
• Attention to Detail & Problem Solving: Meticulous accuracy, with the ability to investigate issues and find effective solutions.
• Communication & Integrity: Excellent written and verbal skills, paired with honesty and integrity.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, payroll systems (Aurion experience is a plus), and salary sacrificing for Public Benevolent Institutions.
• Teamwork & Independence: Capable of working autonomously while contributing effectively to a broader team.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.