Payroll Lead | 8-Month Ftc | Sydney Cbd | Hybrid Model

SB Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Recruitment client in Australia is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to manage end-to-end payroll for around 400 employees. The role requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, payroll tax, superannuation and workers' compensation, with a hands-on, process-improvement approach.

Hybrid arrangements are available, with attendance at Sydney CBD office during onboarding. The successful candidate will partner with Finance and People & Culture to ensure data integrity and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in end-to-end payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and superannuation.
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems (Tanda or similar).
• Advanced Excel and payroll reporting capabilities.
• Experience with payroll journals, accruals and month-end reconciliations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for ~400 employees.
• Ensure compliance with awards, payroll tax and superannuation obligations.
• Manage workers compensation administration and reporting requirements.
• Prepare payroll journals, accruals and month-end reconciliations.
• Process out-of-cycle payments, adjustments and payroll-related transactions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries.
• Support implementation and optimisation of a Time & Attendance system.
• Partner with Finance and People & Culture for accurate payroll reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Time & Attendance systems

Tools

Tanda

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established Australian organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. With approximately 400 employees and plans to expand beyond 450 over the next 12 months, the business is investing in new technology, improving internal processes and strengthening its people and payroll functions.

With modern offices in Sydney CBD and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting its payroll operations through an important period of change.

The Job

This is a hands-on position offering a high level of autonomy, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to drive process improvements.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 400 employees
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, payroll legislation, payroll tax and superannuation obligations
• Managing workers compensation administration and reporting requirements
• Preparing payroll journals, accruals and month-end reconciliations
• Processing out-of-cycle payments, adjustments and payroll-related transactions
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of a new Time & Attendance system
• Partnering with Finance and People & Culture teams to ensure accurate payroll reporting and data integrity
• Identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
• Contributing to payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Hybrid working arrangements are available, with a requirement to attend the Sydney CBD office at least two days per week during the initial onboarding and transition period.

The Candidate

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Payroll Lead who brings strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage a busy payroll function independently.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have the below skills & posses the following personal qualities:

• Minimum 4 years experience, managing end-to-end payroll operations
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, payroll tax, superannuation and workers compensation
• Experience managing payroll within complex, award-based environments, ideally across Hospitality, Tourism, Retail or similar industries
• Experience with Tanda or a similar Time & Attendance system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong payroll reporting capabilities
• Experience preparing payroll journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines