Payroll lead
Online Education Services
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Job Overview
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Employment Type
Contract
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Education & Training
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Online Education Services (OES) is a dynamic and values-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through education. They partner with universities, training institutions, and professional bodies globally to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.
OES empowers its teams to be student-focused, innovative, and embrace change with a growth mindset. They foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop through diverse projects and challenging work. As a company majority-owned by the SEEK Group, OES benefits from the insights and capabilities of a global digital leader.
The company offers a hybrid, flexible approach to work, with state-of-the-art office facilities in Cremorne, Melbourne, providing a vibrant workspace with amenities like breakfast, snacks, and recreational activities. OES prides itself on being a 'People First' employer, offering a range of benefits designed to support employee well-being and career development.
Job Description
Online Education Services (OES) is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to join their team on a part-time, fixed-term contract basis for nine months. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide senior leadership and technical expertise to the payroll function, focusing on coaching, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
In this hands-on leadership position, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for payroll, guiding interpretations of complex Australian payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation. You will coach and mentor the Senior Payroll Officer, uplifting team capabilities, and meticulously review high-risk payroll transactions such as terminations, redundancies, and backpays.
You will collaborate closely with the Finance and People & Culture departments to resolve intricate payroll queries, strengthen payroll governance, enhance controls, and ensure audit readiness. A key aspect of this role involves driving process and system improvements, including identifying and implementing automation opportunities to streamline operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organization committed to enhancing lives through education, while enjoying a flexible, hybrid work environment.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Payroll SME, providing guidance on complex payroll interpretations (Awards, EAs, super, tax, leave, etc.)
- Coach and mentor the Senior Payroll Officer and uplift team capability
- Review high-risk payroll transactions (terminations, redundancies, backpays, remediation)
- Partner with Finance and People & Culture to resolve complex payroll queries
- Strengthen payroll governance, controls, and audit readiness
- Drive process and system improvements, including automation opportunities
- Support payroll operations during peak periods and escalations
Qualifications
- Extensive end-to-end payroll experience, ideally at manager or head-of level
- Deep expertise in Australian payroll legislation, awards, PAYG and superannuation
- Strong coaching and mentoring capability
- Experience leading audits, governance and payroll improvements
- Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance and HR
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Access/Definitiv or similar)
- High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and discretion
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible, hybrid work for genuine career-life fit (2-3 days in our Cremorne Office)
- Professional development and mentoring
- OES Culture Club and events calendar
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Paid parental leave
- Purchased leave
- Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
- Mental health support resources and Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Income protection insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance rates
- Access to our employee benefits platform - offering retail discounts & novated leasing
How to Apply
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The Australian payroll landscape is experiencing significant evolution, driven by increasing regulatory complexity and the demand for efficient, compliant payment systems. This role is pivotal in navigating these changes, offering strategic leadership and technical expertise to the payroll function. You will be instrumental in enhancing payroll governance, implementing robust controls, and driving process automation. Your impact will directly influence financial accuracy, employee satisfaction, and the overall operational efficiency of a leading online education provider, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and stability.
Posted Date
June 1, 2026
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