Senior Payroll Consultant

EY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Wellness incentive & extended leave

26 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY, a global professional services firm, is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to lead payroll validation, compliance and client advisory services in a hybrid role based in Sydney. You will help establish new procedures and build strong client relationships while supporting flexible work options.

You’ll work with SAP and ERP payroll systems, manage data accuracy, and contribute to scalable payroll solutions across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume payroll operations and advisory services.
• Ability to lead payroll validation, reconciliation and training updates.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across client and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll validation and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Standardise payroll processes across client groups and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with offshore teams, generate payroll reports, track KPIs, and support scalable payroll solutions.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Process improvement

Reporting & analytics

Education

Payroll certification advantageous

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As a Senior Payroll Consultant you'll play a key role in implementing our growth strategy and provide a range of payroll services to our clients. You will provide an advisory service on payroll matters in this client facing role. In this exciting offering, you will have the opportunity to establish, improve and implement new procedures and processes, whilst building relationships with both internal and external stakeholdrs. This is a hybrid position based in Warrang - Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Payroll Leadership & Compliance: Lead payroll validation and reconciliation processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity, while staying current with legislative changes and delivering induction and ad hoc training updates.
• Process Standardisation & Improvement: Establish consistent payroll procedures across diverse employee groups, drive continuous improvements by identifying gaps, implementing new processes, and communicating changes effectively to stakeholders.
• Reporting, Collaboration & Strategic Impact: Collaborate with offshore teams for seamless service delivery, generate and analyse payroll reports (e.g., audits, STP2), track KPIs like accuracy and compliance, and contribute to scalable payroll solutions across multiple projects and clients—with flexibility for global meetings outside standard hours.

Skills and attributes for success

• Payroll Expertise & Technical Skills: Brings extensive experience in high-volume, full-function payroll operations, with strong proficiency in SAP and other payroll software, large-scale ERP systems, and intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• Leadership & Implementation Experience: Demonstrated leadership in payroll teams and successful involvement in payroll implementation projects, supported by sound numeracy, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• Qualifications & Versatility: While formal payroll certification is advantageous but not required, the candidate offers a broad and adaptable skill set across varied systems and processes, ensuring readiness for complex payroll environments.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams . We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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