Drive Payroll Excellence & Compliance Across Iconic Aussie Brands - Payroll Risk & Compliance Manager | Sydney or Brisbane Based

About the Role: This is your opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our payroll operations are accurate, compliant and forward-thinking. As our Payroll Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll bring rigor and expertise to our governance frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and champion a culture of quality and integrity across our Australian and New Zealand payroll functions. 

What you’ll Be Doing… 

• Lead Governance & Compliance: Design and oversee payroll compliance and governance frameworks that ensure operational excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
• Strengthen Risk Controls: Implement robust internal controls covering audits, reconciliations, superannuation, taxation, and leave to minimise risk.
• Interpret & Apply Legislation: Translate complex legislative and Award/EA changes into practical payroll solutions, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Manage Projects & Reviews: Lead key initiatives including remediation programs, external reviews, and audit responses with a focus on accuracy and accountability.
• Optimise Reporting & Systems: Enhance payroll reporting and system processes to drive insights, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
• Build Team & Stakeholder Capability: Inspire a high-performing team and collaborate across departments to embed a culture of compliance, data integrity, and process excellence.

About You: You’re a seasoned payroll compliance expert with a keen eye for detail and the leadership skills to drive strategic improvement. You thrive on complexity, communicate clearly, and take a proactive approach to identifying and managing risk. 

What You’ll Bring… 

• Payroll Legislation Expertise: Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (NZ experience a bonus).
• Proven Program Management: Experience leading large-scale compliance programs, including audits and remediation.
• Risk & Governance Know-How: Expertise in compliance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and governance best practices.
• Analytical Strength: Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Highly developed communication and relationship management skills to influence across all levels.
• Systems and Process Knowledge: Experience with complex payroll systems and a solid understanding of end-to-end process flows. 

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid work model in our Sydney office, with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of a company that’s committed to doing the right thing—for our team, customers, and communities.
• Innovation & Improvement: Work in an environment that welcomes change and encourages continuous improvement.
• Great Team Member Benefits: Access generous product discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities to grow your career. 

Ready to lead the future of payroll compliance? Apply now and bring your expertise to one of Australia's most trusted retail groups. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Super Retail Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and recognise the value that a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and to our customer experiences.