Payroll manager

Payroll manager

Payroll managers make sure payroll processes are completed. They manage payroll departments and identify and make changes.

Also known as

Finance and payroll manager, accounts payroll manager, manager renumeration, payroll and benefits manager, payroll team leader, payroll superviser

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be methodical, responsible and lead others

Typical tasks

  • Manage payroll teams and systems for organisations
  • Calculate pay, tax and deductions
  • Approve and sign off staff pay
  • Arrange for staff to be paid
  • Check staff hours worked and leave taken
  • Manage compensation and benefits packages
  • Keep staff records up to date
  • Make sure organisations comply with laws
  • Prepare financial documents, reports and budgets
  • Make sure payroll processes are followed

Salary information

$71K-$172K
LowerMost commonUpper
$71K$88K-$136K$172K

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