We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

At Bendigo Bank, we're all about helping people and communities thrive. We're a big bank, but we've never lost our focus on the people we serve. We’re driven by our purpose of feeding into the prosperity of our customers and communities, not off them. 

Our people are at the heart of our Bank, and we care about them deeply. The People and Culture division delivers meaningful work in support of our group strategy, with a focus on enriching the employee experience and helping our people to thrive at the Bank. An exciting permanent opportunity has become available to join our People and Culture team, a pivotal division dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset: our people. This role sits within the People Operations function, a dynamic and evolving team at the heart of our employee experience.

It's an exciting time to join our People Operations team as we embark on a significant HRIS transformation with the implementation of SuccessFactors. This project will profoundly enhance our payroll function, introducing more streamlined, efficient, and intelligent processes. As the Senior Payroll Manager, you will be at the forefront of this change, helping to shape the future of payroll at Bendigo Bank and ensuring a seamless transition for our employees and the wider business.

As the Senior Payroll Manager, you will lead a dedicated, small-to-medium-sized payroll team responsible for the accurate and timely payment of our employees across Australia. You will be a key figure in our operational leadership, liaising closely with our payroll governance team to uphold the highest standards of compliance and accuracy in line with legislative and industrial requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide, mentor, and develop your team while navigating a period of exciting technological change.

With significant demonstrated experience in a senior payroll capacity, you are a seasoned expert in managing large-scale, complex payrolls. Your background includes navigating various industrial arrangements and awards with confidence and precision. A proven and solid people leader, you have a track record of successfully managing and developing small-to-medium-sized payroll teams. We highly regard candidates with corporate experience who have guided teams through periods of transformation and have a natural aptitude for change management.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative leadership team that values each member's input and works together to achieve collective success. We are passionate about contributing to the growth and development of the bank and are on a mission to be Australia's most innovative bank.

This role will be based in our Melbourne office. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader, to find a rhythm that works best for you and your team. We believe that coming into the office some of the time is the best way to learn, stay connected and collaborate effectively, especially for key activities like team days, 1:1s, and town halls.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Significant previous experience in a payroll leadership position
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage and lead employees to excellence performance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and consultation skills, with a proven ability to manage internal customer expectations and present effectively to all levels of management
• Extensive knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations including superannuation and payroll tax at federal, state and local levels. Ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and various contracts
• A proven process improvement mindset and ability to drive a continuous improvement culture
• A highly organised team player who exercises sound judgment and contributes to a culture of excellence
• Demonstrated experience with payroll quality assurance and risk management

So, why work with us?

 Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.

• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life.
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge and build something lasting, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey. Now’s the time to set your sights higher – on the future you deserve. Apply now! Applications close Tuesday 10 March.

At Bendigo and Adelaide Bank we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.