senior payroll officer

HR Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a temporary contract in Sydney with a hybrid work arrangement. You will deliver senior-level payroll expertise across complex cycles, ensure compliance with Fair Work and NES, and drive improvements in HRIS and payroll processes.

Required are 4+ years of Australian payroll experience in large organisations, deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and multi-award interpretations, and hands-on SAP SuccessFactors and ADP experience to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Australian payroll processing experience in large, complex organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex termination calculations and multi‑award/EBA interpretation.
• Experience with system migrations, testing, data analysis, or process automation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP (GlobalView)

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.