Manager, Payroll Compliance and Superannuation

• Human Resources - Payroll

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8) 

• Based at our St Lucia location  

The Manager, Payroll Compliance and Superannuation is a pivotal leadership role within HR Payroll Services, responsible for delivering high-quality payroll, superannuation, and employee benefits services that support the University community. You will ideally have experience with complex superannuation and defined benefit funds. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Payroll Services, you will lead a team of specialist professionals in a collaborative, customer-focused environment that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and purposeful partnership. At UQ, you will be part of the professional services engine room helping to create meaningful change, supported by an inclusive, visionary and high-performing community.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the delivery of timely, accurate end-to-end salary, superannuation and employee benefits services that meet operational needs and service standards.

• Drive strategic reviews of payroll and benefits services, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance and client experience.

• Build trusted relationships across the University and partner with HR specialist teams to enhance service quality and consistency.

• Lead payroll projects, system enhancements and process improvement initiatives using data to strengthen service delivery.

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and collaborative leader who combines deep payroll expertise with a passion for service excellence and continuous improvement.

You will demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Business, Human Resources or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.

• Proven experience leading payroll or HR services teams delivering complex transactional services within strict operational timeframes.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll operations, including Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Superannuation, PAYG, Single Touch Payroll, WorkCover and Salary Packaging.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, legislation and industry best practice.

• Demonstrated experience using complex HR and payroll systems to support service delivery and continuous improvement.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted and collaborative relationships.

• A commitment to fostering a customer-focused culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandy Tacey, Director, People Services at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68180). Please note UQ reserves the right to close this advertising process prior to the listed close date.