Senior Payroll Lead — Hybrid, $120k+Super, Growth Role

Recruitment Net; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to AUD 120,000+ Super

1 day work from home

Flexible start/finish times

Job summary

Recruitment Net in Sydney is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a newly created role in Smeaton Grange. You will own end-to-end payroll for about 200 employees across three states using Employment Hero, with the CFO overseeing a streamlined payroll function.

This role offers an up-to AUD 120,000 plus super, flexible start/finish times, and a one-day-per-week WFH arrangement within a growing accounting team.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience across multiple states or locations.
• Understanding of interpreting Awards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Employment Hero is ideal but not required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in payroll and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Ability to streamline processes and improve payroll workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage payroll for ~200 employees across three states using Employment Hero.
• Streamline payroll processes and configure Employment Hero where needed.
• Process fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate workers' compensation payments and salary sacrificing and reporting.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Payroll integrity

Positive work culture

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Recruitment Net in Sydney is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a newly created role in Smeaton Grange. You will own end-to-end payroll for about 200 employees across three states using Employment Hero, with the CFO overseeing a streamlined payroll function.

This role offers an up-to AUD 120,000 plus super, flexible start/finish times, and a one-day-per-week WFH arrangement within a growing accounting team.