Senior Payroll/people Systems Manager

Description and Requirements

At Junior Adventures Group we are on the hunt for a Senior Payroll/People Systems Manager who has experience in managing large Payrolls and associated people systems. Ideally, you will also have experience with reviewing and implementing the roll-out of a fit-for-purpose payroll system or upgrade.

About the role
The role will be responsible for the management and accuracy of our JAG Australia payroll (3,500+ employees) and associated people systems by overseeing the payroll team, payroll system and time and attendance systems, people reporting and payroll replacement, ensuring data integrity, as well as ensuring award and legislative requirements are complied with.

**In this role, you will also**:
Drive automation/efficiency across our payroll processes
Project manage the sourcing, configuration and implementation of our new Payroll system as well as all associated analytics.
Assess automation opportunities such as Payroll system integrations with other existing and new HR Software.
Run and maintain the new Payroll post-implementation, including T&A upgrade
Provide quality reporting to JAG up to and including board reporting.
Drive improvements to the employee payroll experience in particular, during onboarding and new starter setup.
Ensure the highest level of compliance, data accuracy, data integrity and reporting in alignment with systems and business requirements
Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy
Lead, train, and mentor your team, fostering a collaborative team environment aligned to business needs
Play a key role in relationship management with both internal and external support partners and other providers where contracts are held in P&C
Proactively provide guidance and solutions to JAG on areas of payroll risk and opportunities.

About you
You will bring experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with:
Significant experience managing large payrolls of 2,000+ employees and time and attendance systems, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role
Expertise in managing payroll tax, statutory obligations, award interpretation, redundancies, terminations, and time, a high standard of reporting and insights, are a must
Deep understanding of both the operation and ideally the set-up of People systems and reporting - across Payroll, Reporting, Time and Attendance. Humanforce experience is a plus.
Track record of successfully leading through system change, upgrades or replacements
Proven experience identifying and deploying process improvements
Demonstrated experience in the interpretation modern awards into a payroll compliance framework
Strong project management experience
Experience in using tools for data analysis, reporting on data trends and interpreting for business recommendations.
Ability to deliver written and verbal communication, consulting and negotiation skills at all levels a range of internal and external stakeholders
Relationship management skills to build effective, collaborative partnerships with
Experience across Remuneration frameworks will also be highly regarded

What we can offer you
Hybrid working - mix it up with time at our Camberwell support office and WFH
Lucrative Employee Referral Program - earn up to $ 1,000 for an employee referral via Care Friends
Discounted Health Insurance - get a discount off your premium with Bupa
Discounted Fitness and Wellbeing - discounted gym membership at over 400 Gyms/Studios, up to 50% off fitness & wellbeing benefits through Wherefit
Exclusive discounts for your family to attend our services, plus 1000's of savings on various lifestyle choices
Recognition, awards, career growth
Regular personal and professional development opportunities
Fun It's what big kids do. We like to be 100% human rather than corporate
Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs and our BeYou program in conjunction with Beyond Blue

About Us
Junior Adventures Group is a trusted and vibrant collective that engages, empowers and educates children through leading specialist brands in the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector. Spanning three continents, our team is united by a commitment to bring joy and a sense of belonging to all children. Join us with this rare career opportunity to make a difference and leave a legacy, helping today’s children navigate their tomorrow

How to apply

At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.