End-To-End Au/Nz Payroll Specialist — Sydney

The Hour Glass; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Hour Glass in Sydney is seeking an End To End AU/NZ Payroll Specialist to lead payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing approximately 1,000 employees across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay cycles.

You will manage a small payroll team, ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies, and partner with HR and finance to drive process improvements and system optimisation, with exposure to Dayforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for ~1,000 employees across multiple pay cycles
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team to ensure high performance
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, regulations, and internal policies
• Oversee employee lifecycle changes including onboarding and terminations
• Administer superannuation, PAYG, deductions, allowances, and salary changes
• Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requirements accurately
• Act as a key escalation point for payroll-related queries across the business
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve processes and workflows
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within payroll systems
• Support system optimisation, with exposure to Dayforce beneficial

Skills

Payroll processing

Team leadership

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Payroll reporting

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

End To End Au Nz Payroll Specialist (Sydney)

Work type: Full time

Location: Sydney

Salary Package: $150,000 - $160,000 + Super + Bonus

Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance

Free onsite parking and a competitive total package

Role Highlights: Join a globally established pharmaceutical organisation in a key leadership capacity. This is a high-impact role overseeing payroll operations for a large workforce, offering a combination of hands-on delivery and team leadership in a growing international business.

Role Overview Reporting into senior finance leadership, this position will take full ownership of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, managing approximately 1,000 employees. You will oversee multiple pay cycles including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly processing, ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately and within strict deadlines. On a daily basis, you will manage escalations, support your team, and collaborate with HR and finance stakeholders.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency within payroll. You will be responsible for driving process improvements, enhancing system usage, and contributing to operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence payroll strategy while developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for ~1,000 employees across multiple pay cycles
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team to ensure high performance
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, regulations, and internal policies
• Oversee employee lifecycle changes including onboarding and terminations
• Administer superannuation, PAYG, deductions, allowances, and salary changes
• Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requirements accurately
• Act as a key escalation point for payroll-related queries across the business
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve processes and workflows
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within payroll systems
• Support system optimisation, with exposure to Dayforce beneficial

You are an experienced payroll professional with proven