Payroll Supervisor

Randstad; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Randstad partners with a global powerhouse seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead a busy, high-volume payroll function in Mascot, Sydney. This senior role combines hands-on processing with team mentoring in a flexible hybrid model and on-site parking.

You will oversee weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs for thousands of employees, ensure compliance with Awards and EBA, and drive process improvements while supporting a capable payroll team.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience handling high-volume payroll in a large, busy organisation.
• Strong knowledge of EBAs and Modern Awards and Australian payroll legislation.
• Experience with modern payroll systems (Workday, UKG Dimensions, Sage Micropay) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs for thousands of employees.
• Manage end-to-end processing, data entry, leave, terminations, and ad-hoc runs.
• Ensure compliance with Awards and EBA requirements.
• Act as escalation point for payroll queries and maintain customer focus.
• Handle month-end reporting, GL journals, reconciliations for PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, workers' comp.
• Develop new payroll procedures and support system audits, mentoring colleagues.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Australian payroll knowledge

Mentoring/leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

UKG Dimensions

Sage Micropay

Job description

We are partnering with a large global powerhouse operating hundreds of locations across Australia. Known for their busy, high-volume environment and flexible workplace culture, they are looking for a proactive Payroll Supervisor to join their team in Mascot.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working model alongside convenient on-site parking. It is the perfect blend for a senior processor or team lead who enjoys being hands-on with processing while supporting, mentoring, and upskilling a busy team.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in an evolving landscape and is eager to quickly master complex enterprise systems and process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Payroll Manager in overseeing national end-to-end weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs for over 5,000 employees across retail, corporate, and logistics.

Maintain a hands-on approach with daily processing, including data entry, master file changes, leave applications, terminations, and ad-hoc pay runs.

Interpret and ensure strict compliance across the Award and complex Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

Serve as an escalation point for payroll queries, maintaining a strong, customer-focused approach.

Take ownership of month-end reporting, general ledger journals, and reconciliations for PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, and workers' compensation.

Drive new payroll procedure documentation, and assist with periodic system audits.

Mentor and share technical knowledge to support the professional growth of your payroll colleagues.

What we are looking for

Proven hands-on experience handling high-volume, transactional payroll within a large, busy organisation.

Strong technical capability in interpreting complex EBAs and Modern Awards with an up-to-date knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.

Experience or strong familiarity with modern systems such as Workday, UKG Dimensions, or Sage Micropay is highly desirable.

A quick learning capacity and growth mindset, eager to take on feedback, absorb new processes rapidly, and adapt to evolving business software.

Meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical analytical skills, and excellent communication.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.