Manager, Payroll, Systems and ReportingHybrid

The work of Berry Street’s People and Culture team is aligned with the strategic directions of Reimagine the Future, Make an Impact, Future Growth and Sustainability and Support our People. Acknowledging the difficult, challenging yet rewarding work of our people, the People and Culture Team works closely with the business to ensure our people are engaged, well supported, professionally developed and committed to the children, young people, families and carers they work with; working in a supportive and learning culture.

The Opportunity

As Manager Payroll, Systems and Reporting, you’ll lead a team of Payroll Officers, ensuring the seamless, precise delivery of our fortnightly payroll. Beyond payroll processing, you’ll have the chance to streamline our procedures, uphold audit standards, and implement essential checks and balances that ensure data integrity across our systems. You’ll be hands-on with payroll software, particularly iChris, have a passion for systems and reporting and will continually seek new ways to optimise and enhance our workflows and processes.

• Full-time, Permanent role (will consider 0.8 FTE)
• Base salary $127K plus super and salary packaging (pro rata).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for our fortnightly cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to meet business needs.
• Lead, mentor and support the payroll team and function, ensuring adherence to Payroll legislative standards and reporting requirements.
• Undertake complex enquiries, calculations, overpayment procedures and audit reporting in conjunction with the Finance department.
• Drive best practices by continuously improving our HR/payroll processes, systems (iChris & Emplive), and standard operating procedures.
• Act as a key liaison for HR Systems projects and provide payroll and HR advice across the organisation.
• Conduct audits and lead improvements to maintain the highest standards of payroll accuracy and data integrity.

About You

Join our dynamic team and bring your significant payroll expertise and love for leadership to the forefront!

• You have a strong track record of leading a payroll team in a large organisation (1500+ employees) handling end-to-end payroll processes with precision and efficiency.
• You’re comfortable navigating payroll systems like iChris or Chris21, with the skills to create insightful reports, troubleshoot, and make system enhancements.
• Have a leadership style that builds trust, fosters a collaborative team environment, and motivates everyone to excel.
• Passion for creating a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• You’re always on the lookout for ways to improve processes, streamline operations, and bring innovative ideas to the table!

The Benefits

• A culture that values and supports professional development. 
• $15,900 pa Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Leave loading 17.5% 

How to Apply

This exciting role will only be open until we find the right person. If you are considering applying we strongly recommend you do as soon as possible!

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.

Queries to Fiona Herbu - Team Leader, Talent Acquisition 9421 9379.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.