- Lead a skilled Payroll Team and foster a positive, high-performing culture
- Utlise your experience leading payroll functions within large and complex organisations
- 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hobsons Bay City Council is an environmentally and culturally diverse Council located just 7km from the CBD and is home to almost 100,000 residents. With more than 20km of coastline and foreshore reserves, five creek systems, grasslands and wetlands, the natural environment is one of the area’s greatest assets and contributes significantly to the quality of life for residents and visitors. The organisation is working towards a Hobsons Bay 2030 Community Vision with community wellbeing and interconnection, growth through innovation, and sustainability being some of the key drivers of the vision the community has defined for themselves. With a focus on delivering a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable Hobsons Bay, Council are passionate about meeting the current and future needs of the community.
The Coordinator Remuneration and Benefits is a pivotal leadership role within the People and Culture team, overseeing accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll and remuneration services across Council. Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, this role leads a skilled Payroll Team and fosters a positive, high-performing culture.
Conducting system and process reviews in line with legislative and policy requirements, this role will also drive the delivery of service review and audit recommendations, improving payroll operations, compliance, and governance.
Additionally, you will develop a Remuneration and Benefits Strategy aligned with Council’s Financial Plan and People and Culture Strategy, while partnering with stakeholders to enhance reporting, manage risks, and implement system and workflow improvements.
To be successful in this role, you will be degree qualified in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related discipline and have proven experience in leading payroll functions within large and complex organisations. A strong understanding of Enterprise Agreements and industrial legislation relevant to Local Government will be highly regarded. You have advanced Excel skills and experience using MYOB and PayGlobal to devise data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions and improve payroll processes. With a proven ability to lead change and collaborate across teams, you are renowned for your outstanding communication and engagement skills and your ability to build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally you will have experience presenting to the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team.
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