Global Payroll Lead – Hybrid & High-Volume Role

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for a large workforce across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney with hybrid working, you will ensure accurate processing and strong compliance with modern awards and legislation.

You will oversee payroll for 1,200+ employees, audit superannuation, tax and deductions, and mentor junior staff, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes in a fast-paced, technology-driven

Qualifications

• 3+ years end-to-end payroll in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of Modern Awards for technology and logistics.
• Experience with payroll software (ADP Payforce, Kronos) is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple entities for Australia and NZ.
• Audit and manage superannuation, tax and deductions including student loans, child support and PAYE.
• Provide first-class customer service for payroll queries.
• Mentor payroll team members and promote continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

ADP Payforce

Kronos

Excel pivot tables

Strong communication

High-volume payroll

Award knowledge

Job description

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for a large workforce across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney with hybrid working, you will ensure accurate processing and strong compliance with modern awards and legislation.

You will oversee payroll for 1,200+ employees, audit superannuation, tax and deductions, and mentor junior staff, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes in a fast-paced, technology-driven