Manager, Employment & Payroll Advisory (Brisbane, Melbourne Or Sydney)

Manager, Employment & Payroll Advisory Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 professionals in more than 40 countries.

We take a hands‑on approach to solve clients' problems and help them unlock their potential.

Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry.

A&M's Employment and Payroll Advisory practice, within our People Services team, brings together experts in employment relations, payroll, taxation and data analytics to help clients ensure their workers are paid correctly and efficiently while complying with employer obligations.

We are hiring a Manager to play a key role in driving growth.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and contribute to high‑profile engagements.

Typical client projects include:

Payroll Reviews & Advisory – partnering with clients to assess payroll operations, identify risks and implement system enhancements and process improvements.

M&A Activity – supporting clients to manage the employment‑related aspects of M&A, including payroll due diligence and preparing clear, actionable reports.

Payroll and Superannuation Remediation – assisting clients in rectifying payroll and superannuation issues and managing key stakeholders such as affected employees, the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Australian Taxation Office.

What you bring to the team

Proven experience working in a payroll or ER advisory role.

Prior exposure to M&A and due diligence work is highly favoured.

Consulting experience, particularly in payroll advisory, ER, transformation, or system implementation.

Professional services experience is preferred.

Tech‑savvy, commercially minded, personable and a positive team player with strong EQ.

A willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate.

What's in it for you A&M offers a supportive, diverse, and collaborative environment, work with top‑tier clients, performance‑based bonuses, and an approachable leadership style that champions autonomy and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer – A&M provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on any protected characteristic.

Inclusive Diversity – A&M embraces diversity and fosters inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third‑Party Recruiters – A&M does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless they are engaged for a specific opening. Any employment agency that submits a resume does so with the understanding that A&M will hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the agency.

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