Payroll Manager at Pepper Money

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Management, End-to-End Payroll, Employment Legislation, Statutory Requirements, Excel, Data Analysis, Outsourced Provider Management, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Compliance, Internal Controls, Stakeholder Communication, Enterprise Agreements

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who We Are At Pepper Money, we’re here to help people succeed, whether that’s buying a home, getting on the road, growing a business or developing professionally. Over the past 26 years, we’ve become one of the most trusted non‑bank lenders in Australia and New Zealand, supporting more than half a million customers along the way. Our story’s grown, but our purpose stays the same: real solutions, real support, and real impact. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our fast‑paced HR team and help us deliver accurate, timely payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Head of Remuneration & Benefits, you’ll oversee payroll operations for parts of our business, partner closely with our outsourced provider (Employment Hero/KeyPay), and make sure our people are supported with clear, reliable payroll guidance. The HR team plays a key role in shaping the employee experience and fostering a workplace where people feel valued, supported and set up to succeed. In this role, you’ll influence how smoothly our payroll function runs, and you’ll make a genuine difference to our people every day. Here’s what a typical day could look like: * Manage payroll operations for Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring payments are accurate, compliant and on time. * Maintain payroll data, keeping employee information current, complete and aligned with statutory requirements. * Support our people by responding to payroll queries with clear, helpful guidance on leave, superannuation and entitlements. * Partner with risk and compliance teams to meet audit requirements and maintain strong internal controls. * Contribute to a high‑performing HR team, championing continuous improvement and a culture that’s positive, balanced and real. This role also offers room to grow, a chance to step into broader payroll responsibilities as the organisation scales. About You We’re looking for someone who’s curious, calm under pressure and great at solving problems. Someone who enjoys getting the details right, and who cares about creating a smooth experience for the people relying on them. Here’s what you’ll bring: * Extensive payroll experience (around 5+ years) managing end‑to‑end payroll in a standalone capacity. * Strong knowledge of employment legislation related to pay, leave and entitlements. * Advanced Excel skills and confidence reporting and analysing payroll data. * Experience managing outsourced payroll providers, with a focus on communication and service quality. * A problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve payroll issues. * Curiosity and continuous‑improvement focus, with a desire to understand how and why payroll rules apply. * Experience with Enterprise Agreements (nice to have but not essential). Our Values — What They Look Like Here * Can Do: We think outside the box and harness the power of teamwork to achieve the extraordinary. * Balanced: We set our customers up for success, crafting win-win outcomes that are both human and profitable. * Real: We keep it honest and respect everyone, building genuine connections. Benefits We want Pepper to be a place where people thrive. Here’s what you can expect: * Development: A full suite of learning opportunities and a supportive team to grow with. * Recognition: Celebrate milestones through our Spice Reward & Recognition Program and DE&I initiatives. * Flexibility: Hybrid working, flexible parental leave and purchased leave options. * Health & wealth perks: Free gym membership, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and staff loan rates. * Referral bonus: Earn $2,000 for helping us hire great people. If this sounds like the right role for you — and you’ve had experience with some of these responsibilities — we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at peppermoney.com.au. Pepper is proud of the inclusive and diverse workplace we’ve built. Diversity is part of who we are — it shapes how we support our people, how we communicate, and how we live our values every day.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations for Australian and New Zealand employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness while partnering closely with the outsourced provider. Responsibilities also include maintaining payroll data, responding to employee queries regarding leave and entitlements, and supporting risk and compliance audits.