Head of Payroll

Job description We are proud to be partnering with Eagers Automotive, as we go to market seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Payroll to lead payroll operations across a large, complex and decentralised workforce spanning both Australia and New Zealand.

Eagers Automotive is Australia and New Zealand’s leading Automotive retail group. An ASX 100 organisation, with more than 350 dealerships, over 8500 employees and more than a century of industry leadership.

This is more than a technical payroll leadership role, is an opportunity to influence systems, partner with senior stakeholders, strengthen compliance and elevate the employee payroll experience across the Group.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the HR Leadership Team, this role blends operational excellence with strategic oversight.

About the role As Head of Payroll, you will hold enterprise-wide accountability for payroll service delivery, compliance, systems optimisation and continuous improvement.

Lead end-to-end payroll operations across a large, multi-site workforce across Australia & New Zealand

Ensure full compliance with Industrial Instruments, agreements, superannuation and legislative requirements

Provide expert advisory support to Senior Leaders on payroll governance and risk

Act as business owner for payroll systems, vendors and data integrity across ANZ

Strengthen processes, controls, reconciliations and reporting frameworks and documentation

Partner closely with HR, and Finance to align payroll strategy with business priorities

Build payroll capability through workforce planning, succession, training and role clarity

Identify automation and transformation opportunities that enhance efficiency and employee experience

Prepare executive-level reporting and provide insights to senior stakeholders

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and compliance excellence

Lead related ad-hoc projects as and when required

This is a role for a leader who enjoys operating at scale, navigating complexity and delivering both precision and progress.

About you You are an experienced Payroll leader who understands the technical, commercial and human realities of payroll in a large organisation.

Significant payroll experience within complex, fast-paced environments

Proven leadership experience managing sizeable payroll teams

Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and compliance frameworks

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence quickly with multiple stakeholders

Strong systems capability, including SAP Payroll (essential), with exposure to SuccessFactors and Kronos UKG Pro highly regarded

Experience leading system implementations, optimisation or transformation initiatives

Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complexity into clear guidance

A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders

High levels of integrity, accuracy and accountability

Most importantly, you combine operational rigour with a forward-thinking, continuous improvement focused mindset.

Why join Eagers Automotive As the leading Automotive retail group across Australia and New Zealand, Eagers Automotive combine scale and stability with a performance-driven culture. A business committed to continuously improving, innovating, and caring for its people. With over 113 years of history and continued growth, Eagers offers the opportunity to contribute at a national level while working within a collaborative and commercially focused Executive environment.

What we offer

The scale and stability of an ASX 100 organisation

A values-led business focused on people and performance

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Enterprise-wide influence across payroll operations and systems

Modern office located close to Brisbane Airport, with the ability to work 1 day from home

A highly competitive salary package

If you are ready to lead payroll at scale and shape the future of payroll operations within a market-leading organisation and make a meaningful impact, than please apply today, or reach out to ************************ or *************************** for further information.

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