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Payroll Manager

OSCA 171232

Employed

7,200

Part-time share

27.1%

Female share

83.2%

Median age

46 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Payroll Manager is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates payroll personnel and process systems to ensure accurate records of payments and benefits.

What they typically do

  • Develops systems to process payroll account transactions such as salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third-party payments
  • Oversees processing of payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, raises and system upgrades
  • Coordinates timekeeping and payroll systems
  • Ensures compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
  • Supervises and coaches Payroll Officers and assistants

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Payroll Manager.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.