Payroll Manager

As a Payroll Manager at Havas Australia, you will manage the payroll process for over 300 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments. You'll oversee end-to-end payroll operations, lead your team, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations including superannuation and taxation. Additionally, your role will involve preparing for audits and implementing process enhancements.

To apply for the Payroll Manager position at Havas Australia, you should have a minimum of five years' experience managing payroll for 300-500 employees across multiple Australian markets. Familiarity with payroll systems like Rockfast Payroll is advantageous, along with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and excellent attention to detail.

The work environment for a Payroll Manager at Havas Australia is innovative and collaborative. You'll work in a hybrid model, spending at least three days in our Sydney office while enjoying flexibility. Being part of the Havas Village means engaging with various teams across creative, media, and other departments, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Working as a Payroll Manager at Havas Australia comes with great benefits including the flexibility to work from various locations, access to wellness programs like Wherefit, and additional paid volunteer days. You'll also enjoy Hava Rest Days and a commitment to professional growth within a vibrant company culture.

A Payroll Manager at Havas can significantly impact the organization by implementing more efficient payroll processes and enhancing compliance with legislation. By leading your team passionately and embracing innovative ideas, you help streamline operations and contribute to a positive workplace culture that values excellence and teamwork.

When answering this question, detail your experience overseeing a payroll system for various employee types, highlighting any complexities you've managed, such as multiple awards or pay rates, and how you ensured compliance with each.

Discuss your systematic approach to identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies. Describe your steps in investigating, correcting, and communicating errors effectively to stakeholders, ensuring trust and transparency.

Outline your experience with specific payroll systems, like Rockfast Payroll. Discuss the advantages and challenges of each and how they helped you perform payroll functions efficiently.

Explain your approach to staying current with payroll laws and regulations, including how you integrate changes into payroll practices and ensure your team is trained and informed about compliance issues.

Provide examples of past initiatives you’ve undertaken, such as automation of processes or training programs for staff, detailing the outcomes and benefits realized from those strategies.

Discuss your organization and time management skills, illustrating methods you use to prioritize critical tasks, like payroll deadlines, while balancing weekly and monthly responsibilities.

Share a specific example that demonstrates your professionalism and ability to communicate sensitive information tactfully while maintaining confidentiality and upholding company values.

Describe your leadership style and training techniques, focusing on how you foster an environment of learning and growth, encouraging team members to feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.

Outline the steps you follow to check payroll data accuracy, such as conducting regular audits, collaborating with other departments, and using software tools designed for comprehensive reporting.

Discuss best practices for safeguarding sensitive payroll information, including how you maintain compliance with data protection regulations and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to confidential data.