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Your complete guide to the Payroll Manager (Standalone) Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Payroll Manager (Standalone)
The Payroll Manager (Standalone) is responsible for the full end-to-end processing of payroll across the business. The role ensures all employees are paid accurately and on time, and that payroll complies with employment legislation and internal policies.
Payroll Manager (Standalone)'s duties and responsibilities
• Payroll Processing:
Manage end-to-end payroll including onboarding, timesheets, leave, and terminations.
• Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with STP, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, and Fair Work legislation.
• Systems & Data:
Maintain payroll system accuracy and employee records.
• Internal Support:
Respond to employee queries regarding pay, deductions, and entitlements.
• Audit & Documentation:
Maintain payroll documentation and support audits and EOFY reporting.
Manage end-to-end payroll including onboarding, timesheets, leave, and terminations.
• Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with STP, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, and Fair Work legislation.
• Systems & Data:
Maintain payroll system accuracy and employee records.
• Internal Support:
Respond to employee queries regarding pay, deductions, and entitlements.
• Audit & Documentation:
Maintain payroll documentation and support audits and EOFY reporting.
Requirements and qualifications for a Payroll Manager (Standalone)
• 5+ years’ payroll experience, including sole-charge responsibility
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., MicrOpay, ADP, Chris21)
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Confidentiality and strong communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., MicrOpay, ADP, Chris21)
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Confidentiality and strong communication skills
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