Careers at Linfox

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to lead our monthly salaried and executive payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across multiple business groups.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine deep payroll expertise with people leadership, process improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll, you will lead a dedicated team and oversee end‑to‑end payroll delivery for salaried and executive employees across Logistics, BevChain, Armaguard, Property, Private and Airport Groups.

You’ll act as a 2IC to the Senior Manager, supporting audit, governance, controls and business continuity, while driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accurate, compliant and timely monthly payroll processing.
• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll activities including EOM, off‑cycle payments and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legislation (STP, tax, super, payroll tax, WorkCover).
• Manage internal controls, audits and segregation of duties.
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing payroll team.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IR, IT and business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and process simplification.
• Utilise reporting tools (e.g. Spinifex) to support labour cost management.
• Support payroll projects and contribute to board‑level reporting.

About you:

You are a confident payroll leader who thrives in complex, high‑volume environments and enjoys balancing hands‑on payroll delivery with people leadership.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading payroll teams in medium to large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience with SAP payroll systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications & experience

• Finance‑related degree (ideally accounting background)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Payroll Team Leader or similar role
• Demonstrated experience managing salaried payroll functions

Why join Linfox?

• Lead a critical, enterprise‑wide payroll function
• Strong focus on safety, integrity and values‑driven leadership
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and payroll strategy
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being

At Linfox, we live by our values of Loyalty, Integrity, Fairness and Trust, and we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high‑performing workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. 

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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