Payroll Manager - Brisbane

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our Brisbane office. The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation in compliance with company policies and legislative requirements. This role supports payroll systems management, process improvements, and provides guidance to payroll staff. The Payroll Manager collaborates with HR, Finance, and other departments to maintain seamless payroll operations and deliver exceptional service to employees.

What You’ll Do
As well as providing a high standard of quality transactional payroll services, key responsibilities will include:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify payroll data including time and attendance records, allowances, deductions, and leave entitlements.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, tax requirements, and superannuation obligations.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, Coal LSL, ABS and other regulatory filings.
• Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of payroll systems (SAP ECP, UKG).
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll systems with HRIS and finance platforms.
• Provide guidance and support to payroll staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience Payroll Manager within a large organisation
• Experience with payroll systems such as SAP ECP and UKG preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify process improvements and drive improvements across the payroll function
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.)
• Mining Industry knowledge would be advantageous

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Attractive remuneration package
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Brisbane CBD location

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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