Work across two iconic brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, as the Payroll & Compliance Manager, leading payroll operations, compliance, and governance across both businesses. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and scalable payroll outcomes while actively managing payroll risk as the business grows. You’ll lead and develop a team of Payroll Officers across brands, partner closely with Finance and People & Culture, and provide senior leadership with confidence that payroll systems, controls and compliance obligations are managed accurately and effectively. Reporting to the VP Finance & Operations (Petal & Pup), this role sits at the intersection of payroll delivery, compliance, governance, and operational decision-making. You’ll play a critical role in enabling growth, protecting the business, and supporting a strong employee experience. What you’ll be doing Lead end-to-end payroll operations across Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and consistency Manage and develop Payroll Officers across both brands, building capability. Own payroll governance, compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to all relevant Australian payroll legislation and awards Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters, audits, and external stakeholders (ATO, auditors, regulators) Oversee statutory reporting, including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, STP, ESS and other regulatory obligations Lead the operational ownership and optimisation of the Rippling payroll platform, including award interpretation, system configuration, testing and change management Partner closely with Finance, People & Culture (TX), and Technology to ensure payroll systems and processes support business growth Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and strong payroll controls Why join us Shape the future of payroll across two growing global brands and influence how we scale responsibly and efficiently. Step into a role with real ownership, influence and visibility Be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance team Flexible working options and a culture that values balance The opportunity to shape payroll governance as the business scales What we’re looking for Extensive experience leading payroll in a complex, multi award environment Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and statutory obligations Proven experience managing payroll compliance, governance frameworks and audits Demonstrated experience leading and developing payroll teams Proven hands on experience with payroll systems, with Rippling experience highly advantageous. Experience with NetSuite or Ento also regarded High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem solving capability Confident communicator who can translate complex payroll matters into clear, practical advice If you’re a commercial payroll leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves owning both the detail and the bigger picture, your career awaits with these powerhouse brands. We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program. Exceptional employee discount program. Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day. Staff social activities. Monthly birthday celebrations. Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, you'll have the chance to make a daily impact on a global business. Princess Polly are Petal and Pup are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better. PrincessPolly PetalandPup PursueYourPassion We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
