Payroll Leader (Hybrid) | $150k–$160k + Bonus + Super

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Free onsite parking

Competitive total package

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Manager in Sydney. You will own payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles for around 1,000 employees. The role combines hands‑on delivery with leadership of a small team.

You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with HR and finance to optimise systems such as Dayforce in a fast‑paced, international business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading payroll for large workforces.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple pay cycles and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for ~1,000 employees across Australia and NZ.
• Lead and mentor a payroll team to deliver accurate results.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Team supervision

Compliance

Dayforce

Payroll processing

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Manager in Sydney. You will own payroll operations for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles for around 1,000 employees. The role combines hands‑on delivery with leadership of a small team.

You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with HR and finance to optimise systems such as Dayforce in a fast‑paced, international business.