Payroll Manager: End-to-End, Compliant School Payroll

St Andrew's Cathedral School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll function for our staff. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and timely reporting in line with relevant awards and legislation.

Working closely with the Finance team, you will manage payroll records, liaise with staff on payroll enquiries and drive process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping or related field.
• Experience managing payroll in medium to large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, ATO requirements and superannuation.
• Experience with reconciliations, compliance reporting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all staff with accurate, timely payments.
• Handle payroll transactions including salaries, allowances, superannuation, tax, salary packaging, leave and termination.
• Maintain payroll records and data, including leave balances and system administration.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, STP reporting and year-end obligations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, prepare statutory and audit reports, support external audits.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide payroll advice to staff.
• Train users in ESS, support payroll systems and drive process improvements.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll systems

Legislation & compliance

Audit support

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Payroll related qualifications

Tools

Aurion Payroll

MicroPay IQ

Job description

St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll function for our staff. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and timely reporting in line with relevant awards and legislation.

Working closely with the Finance team, you will manage payroll records, liaise with staff on payroll enquiries and drive process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.