Payroll Compliance Manager

Job Requisition ID: 39710 

Payroll Compliance Manager 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best.
• Mentoring and development programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career.
• Access to discounts on technology purchases.  

What will your typical day look like? 

As part of the National Finance Payroll team, and reporting into the Head of Payroll, you will oversee and enhance our payroll compliance framework, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and Deloitte standards across all payroll systems and processes.  You will lead a team of three specialists who will support you in this task. You will be part of the wider Payroll team of approximately 20 people.

Your expertise will be key in maintaining end-to-end payroll compliance and pay accuracy as you coach & develop your team to ensure that payroll systems are configured, and processes are designed for optimal compliance. Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

• Regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholdings, wage and hour laws, employee benefits and BAS reconciliations between single touch payroll, general ledger postings and payroll reporting.
• Continuous improvement: Stay current with changes in payroll regulations and best practices. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Audits and reporting: Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to management.
• Issue resolution: Address and resolve any payroll compliance issues or employee concerns promptly and effectively.  You will engage with Talent and Employee Relations.  You will have the resources of Deloitte’s employment tax advisory specialists to assist you when necessary.
• Policy development: Develop, implement, and update payroll policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices.
• Training and support: Provide training and guidance to payroll staff and other departments on compliance-related matters. Serve as a point of contact for payroll compliance inquiries.
• General ledger: You will work with Group Accounts to ensure that general ledger accounts agree with payroll postings, and that provisions are correctly calculated.
• Documentation and record-Keeping: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of payroll records, compliance-related documentation, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.

About the team 

Meet the National Finance team - a multidisciplinary team of accounting and technical experts that essentially keep the company running. From treasury support to payroll services, the National Finance team provides support for firm-wide administrative and accounting functions.  The Payroll team is an important part of National Finance.  This diverse group of specialists is based in our Western Sydney office at Parramatta.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. 

You are someone with:

• 10+ years experience in end-to-end payroll management within medium to large organisations, with significant experience in leadership roles.  You will have run payroll compliance functions before.
• Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment with more than 10,000 employees.
• An excellent and up to date understanding of all legislation and regulatory reporting that applies in respect to Fair Work, taxation, FBT, single touch payroll and WGEA.
• A proven track record in developing, implementing, and monitoring payroll compliance frameworks, driving business improvement, and providing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• The ability to work across teams with colleagues in Talent, Employee Relations, and Deloitte’s specialist employment tax advisers.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport within and between teams.  The ability to inspire confidence by demonstrating competence in your specialist area.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with superior attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps 

Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.