Senior Payroll Officer

Randstad Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Sydney is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a temporary contract with hybrid work options. You will deliver expert, end-to-end payroll processing for a large Australian workforce while upholding strict privacy and data controls.

In collaboration with the Payroll Manager, you will drive process improvements, manage complex pay runs (remuneration reviews, terminations, redundancies), and ensure compliance with Fair Work, NES, and Modern Awards using SAP SuccessFactors and ADP

Qualifications

• Essential hands-on proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and ADP (Ideally GlobalView).
• Minimum 4+ years of practical Australian payroll processing experience within large, complex organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex termination calculations and multi-award/EBA interpretation.
• Prior experience with system migrations, testing, data analysis, or process automation is highly regarded.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-priority, complex pay-run activities, including annual remuneration reviews, executive adjustments, and complex redundancy processing.
• Provide technical advisory and workflow support to the broader payroll and P&C teams, resolving escalated queries with clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain employee master data with strict confidentiality, managing weekly leaver reporting and access compliance protocols to mitigate security and operational risks.
• Advocate for strong payroll controls, segregation of duties, and peer review standards to uphold risk maturity and prevent compliance discrepancies.
• Identify, test, and implement process enhancements and data-cleansing initiatives across core HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Ensure all payroll activities align strictly with Fair Work, NES guidelines, and applicable Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting and Finance

HR or related discipline

Payroll processing experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP GlobalView

Job description

Senior Payroll Officer | Temporary Contract | Sydney (Hybrid)

We are partnering with one of Australia’s premier, large-scale financial services groups. Operating a prominent national network with thousands of employees nationwide, they are known for their supportive, people-first workplace culture and commitment to operational excellence.

In this role, you will provide senior-level technical expertise across complex pay cycles, risk mitigation, and continuous process enhancements, working alongside a collaborative and highly supportive Payroll Manager and team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-priority, complex pay-run activities, including annual remuneration reviews, executive adjustments, and complex redundancy processing.

• Provide technical advisory and workflow support to the broader payroll and P&C teams, resolving escalated queries with clarity and accuracy.

• Maintain employee master data with strict confidentiality, managing weekly leaver reporting and access compliance protocols to mitigate security and operational risks.

• Advocate for strong payroll controls, segregation of duties, and peer review standards to uphold risk maturity and prevent compliance discrepancies.

• Identify, test, and implement process enhancements and data-cleansing initiatives across core HRIS and payroll platforms.

• Ensure all payroll activities align strictly with Fair Work, NES guidelines, and applicable Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.

What we are looking for:

• Essential hands‑on proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and ADP (Ideally GlobalView).

• Minimum 4+ years of practical Australian payroll processing experience within large, complex organisations.

• In‑depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex termination calculations and multi‑award/EBA interpretation.

• Prior experience with system migrations, testing, data analysis, or process automation is highly regarded.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and meticulous attention to detail.

experience4 years

qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accouting and Finance
• HR or related discipline.
• Or relevant Payroll processing experience

working at

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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.