Payroll Manager - ANZ (Sydney/Perth)

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager – ANZ to lead and manage the payroll function across Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, while driving continuous improvement and supporting broader initiatives.

The Payroll Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensure compliance with employment legislation, lead payroll audits, and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers.

The main objective of this role is to:

• Be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the payroll department and systems within Atturra, including the onboarding of new starters with timely and accurate high volume fortnightly payroll processing for employees and contingent workers.  
• Ensure compliance, accuracy and continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes

Key Accountabilities

• Mentor and guide payroll team members, ensuring operational excellence
• Administer statutory obligations such as superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and other deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports, prepare and lodge STP / EOY reconciliations and handle internal and external queries
• Handle complex payroll matters such as termination, redundancy calculations, leave entitlements
• Perform new stater weekly inductions
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance and Management to ensure seamless integration of payroll and HR systems.
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Onboarding of new businesses into the Atturra Business Systems

Working Conditions:

• Employment Type – Permanent full time
• Work Arrangement – Onsite
• Office Location – Sydney / Perth

What will make you successful in this role? 

• Extensive payroll experience in a large and high-volume organisation, with at least 2 years leading a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of ANZ payroll legislation, superannuation/kiwisaver, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite, SuccessFactors, etc.)
• Excel and reporting skills, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strong customer focus with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience (preferred).

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions. 

We currently have 1200+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and USA who are using innovation to lead the way. 

Our Corporate team consists of executive-level management and key functions, including Finance, IT, Legal, Marketing & Communications, People & Culture, Talent Acquisition and other corporate services that support the seamless operation of Atturra and its business units. 

This is your chance to make an impact. Come and join our talented and creative team of change makers to redefine the future through technology. 

What our people say: 
“We are working towards a very bright future.”
“It's a company with vision and a promising future.”

Why you’ll love working here

Culture of possibility 
At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices.

A strong set of company values 
Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for. 

Valuable employee benefits 

• Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
• Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
• Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.

Supporting Australia’s veterans  
We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia’s veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.

What our people say: 
“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

How to apply 

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all required questions before submitting.

https://atturra.com/au-en/careers

Talent Pool
This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters.

Agencies interested in joining our official supplier list may send an expression of interest to talentacquisition@atturra.com. Please note, our supplier list is reviewed annually.