genU Group Payroll Manager

Location: Melbourne or Geelong (We have offices in both)
Salary: $143,748 - $160,405 + super + salary packaging

Employment status: Full Time Permanent – Hybrid
Job number: 3320

Hey you!

genU is looking for a Group Payroll Manager! In this role you’ll be at the heart of making sure our people are paid accurately, on time, and in line with legislative requirements. You’ll also help when things need to be investigated and resolved. This role leads the charge on all things payroll across genU, guiding a dedicated payroll team and collaborating closely with People & Culture, Finance, and external partners.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We're open to flexible hours, part-time, or job share arrangements – because great people thrive in different ways.

What you’ll do

As our team’s Group Payroll Manager, you will:

• Oversee genU’s end-to-end payroll, ensuring everyone gets paid accurately and on time.
• Lead, coach and develop our dedicated payroll team.
• Manage payroll operations queries and resolutions, driving a high performance payroll function.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline processes.
• Oversee payroll audits, governance, reconciliation and ongoing compliance.

What you’ll bring

• Excellent leadership and relationship management skills.
• Significant experience in the management and administration of a large-scale payroll function (genU has over 5000 employees nationally)
• Working knowledge of SuccessFactors and SAP Payroll (WFS is also a bonus)
• Experience working with complex workforce structures (multiple EBA and award)
• An understanding of rostering/time and attendance solutions and systems.  
• A passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and empowering others to thrive.

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119