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Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager

MetcashSydney, Sydney🇦🇺Australia

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationSydney, Sydney, Australia
RecruitingTalent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft ExcelPayroll

Job description

Payroll Systems, Compliance & Governance Manager

Why You'll Love This Role
Take ownership of the systems, governance and compliance that support accurate and effective payroll at Metcash. You'll combine payroll expertise with systems and risk management to strengthen controls, optimise Chris21 and help drive automation and continuous improvement.

Extra Reasons to Join Us
  • Flexibility & balance: Join a Family Friendly accredited employer, with additional leave benefits available. Free onsite parking and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Grow your career: Access learning and development opportunities to keep growing.
  • Inclusive & supportive: Join a values-led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity.
Your Role with Metcash
  • Own and optimise Chris21, including configuration, security, upgrades and system integrity.
  • Lead payroll audits, compliance reviews and risk remediation.
  • Strengthen payroll governance, controls and processes.
  • Analyse payroll data to identify risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner across Payroll, P&C, Finance, IT and Time & Attendance.
  • Support payroll integrations, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, tax and reporting obligations
What You'll Bring
  • 7+ years' payroll management experience.
  • Strong payroll compliance, governance, risk and auditing expertise.
  • Knowledge of Awards, EBAs, payroll tax and relevant legislation.
  • Experience with payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with large payroll datasets.
  • Advanced Excel and payroll systems capability.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
  • Experience with Chris21 or iChris systems highly regarded
Part of Something Bigger

Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind brands including IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team - no agencies please.

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