Netwealth - See Wealth Differently (ASX:NWL)

Payroll Manager

Netwealth - See Wealth Differently (ASX:NWL)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Melbourne • Australia

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About the role

  • Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including regular, off-cycle, and termination payments. Acting as a backup for payroll processing when required.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll tax, superannuation, and legislative obligations, including upcoming changes such as Pay Day Super (effective 1 July).
  • Interpret awards, enterprise agreements, and statutory requirements accurately.
  • Provide guidance on purchased leave, novated leases, and other payroll-related matters in collaboration with People & Culture.
  • Lead payroll audits and deliver reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain payroll systems and identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Manage payroll-related projects such as system upgrades or integrations.
  • Build strong relationships across the business and communicate changes effectively.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of two, fostering capability and confidence.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years’ experience in payroll, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of Fair Work legislation, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations.
  • Expertise in interpreting awards and managing payroll across multiple states or entities.
  • Familiarity with Single Touch Payroll (STP) and ATO compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday or similar platforms.
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Benefits
  • Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
  • Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts and financial wellbeing services
  • A vibrant culture: social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
  • Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Development and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group and Carers Group
  • Community Impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

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Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll auditsprocess improvementsinterpreting awardsmanaging payrollSingle Touch Payroll (STP)ATO compliancenumerical accuracypayroll tax obligationssuperannuation
Soft skills
communicationstakeholder engagementpeople leadershipattention to detailmentoringrelationship buildingdiscretioncollaborationguidancefostering capability