Payroll Team Lead — Hybrid | 4 Days WFH, 1 Day in Office | Leadership, Growth & Impact
• Flexible hybrid working - 4 days from home, 1 day in the office
• Lead a high-performing payroll team in a complex, multi-site environment
• Support continuous improvement, system enhancements and process optimisation
We’re seeking an experienced and people-focused Payroll Team Lead to oversee day-to-day payroll operations, mentor a team of Payroll and Senior Payroll Officers, and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across the organisation.
Working in a flexible hybrid environment (4 days WFH, 1 day in the office), you’ll act as the key link between the National Payroll Manager and the broader team — leading operational excellence while fostering a positive, high-performance culture built on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About the role
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of payroll professionals, supporting performance, development and collaboration
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple employment arrangements
• Allocate workloads, monitor SLAs/KPIs and support quality assurance and audit readiness
• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters
• Review and approve payroll runs, reconciliations and reports
• Support year-end processes, reporting and reconciliations
• Drive process improvement, automation and system enhancement initiatives
• Partner closely with HR, ER, Finance and IT to ensure data accuracy, integration and service excellence
About you
• Significant experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a high-volume or complex environment
• Proven team leadership or coordination experience (2+ years)
• Advanced knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, EA interpretation, ATO, superannuation and payroll tax
• Strong HRIS / payroll systems capability, with experience supporting improvements and reporting
• Highly developed problem-solving, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Strong attention to detail, quality assurance and audit oversight experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas)
What you’ll bring as a leader
• A coaching mindset with a passion for developing and supporting your team
• Ability to build a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Calm, solutions-focused approach with strong prioritisation skills
• High integrity, discretion and professionalism with confidential data
• Continuous-improvement mindset with a commitment to service excellence
Why join us
• Hybrid flexibility - 4 days WFH, 1 day in office
• Supportive and values-driven leadership team
• Opportunity to influence payroll strategy, systems and process innovation
• Genuine career growth and professional development
• Collaborative team culture where your contribution is recognised
About Us
Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.
Requirements
• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you
To Apply
Ready to step into your next leadership role?
If you’re an experienced payroll leader who enjoys guiding teams, solving complex issues and driving operational excellence — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Applications Close: 23.01.2026
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