Payroll Team Leader

Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee perks

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Brisbane is seeking a senior payroll professional to step in as 2IC to the Payroll Manager. You will manage end-to-end payroll across weekly and fortnightly cycles, handling complex queries and award interpretation, and mentor junior team members.

This is a hands-on leadership role with potential to progress to Payroll Manager. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager, focus on technical payroll excellence, and contribute to process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Senior payroll professional with end-to-end payroll experience across weekly/fortnightly cycles.
• Strong interpretation of modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Sharp eye for detail and proactive issue resolution.
• Natural leader who teammates turn to for answers and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Process and review weekly and fortnightly pay runs for 1,500 employees.
• Act as 2IC to the Payroll Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Handle complex payroll queries and award interpretation.
• Ensure timesheets, deductions and EOM reconciliations are accurate.
• Ensure compliance and reporting obligations (STP and superannuation).
• Support system enhancements and drive process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Award interpretation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Micropay

SAP

iChris

Chris21

Aurion

Job description

About the role

This is a 2IC role to the Payroll Manager, ideal for an experienced senior payroll professional ready for the next step. You’ll stay hands‑on with end‑to‑end payroll across weekly and fortnightly cycles, while being the go‑to person in a team for complex queries, award interpretation and problem‑solving. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager and step in for them when needed. This role will allow you to focus on the technical side while broadening your experience and influence as a leader.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing and reviewing weekly and fortnightly pay runs for 1500employees
• Acting as 2IC to the Payroll Manager and deputising in their absence
• Being the go-to person for the team on complex payroll queries and award interpretation
• Interpreting and applying variousawardaccurately
• Checking timesheets, deductions and EOM reconciliations to catch issues before they become problems
• Ensuring compliance and reporting obligations are met, including STP and superannuation
• Supporting system enhancements and suggesting process improvements

About you

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience across multiple pay frequencies, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Confident Award and/or EA interpretation
• A sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to fixing issues early
• Someone the team naturally turns to for answers
• A clear communicator who can explain payroll matters to managers and employees

What’s on offer

• Salary will be dependent on experience $110,000 - $130,000 + superannuation
• A step up in responsibility and exposure for someone driven to one day be a Payroll Manager
• Experience with a payroll system such as Micropay, SAP,iChris, Chris21 or Aurion
• Close working relationship with an experienced Payroll Manager (ongoing coaching and mentoring)
• A supportive, professional team that takes pride in getting payroll right
• Free onsite parking, employee perks and flexible working hours