Senior Payroll Systems & Compliance Leader

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Systems & Compliance Manager to manage day-to-day payroll systems, data integrity, and stakeholder collaboration across Chris21, UKG, Workday and Expert. You will lead system upgrades, ensure compliance and drive improvements while safeguarding sensitive employee data.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in payroll systems, strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to privacy and governance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a payroll systems role.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on data integrity, reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience with system testing, upgrades, implementations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, audits, data governance and privacy requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience documenting processes, maintaining controls and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with Chris21, UKG, Workday and/or Expert is highly regarded.
• Is curious about new tech and excited about AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day payroll systems support across Chris21, UKG, Workday and Expert.
• Maintain payroll system integrity through configuration, data quality, access controls and maintenance.
• Support system upgrades, implementations and transitions, including UKG and legislative changes.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, data validation and analysis across payroll systems and integrations.
• Support payroll reporting, audits and recurring obligations, including workers compensation.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls and documentation.
• Collaborate with Payroll, IT, vendors and project teams to manage changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and data quality.
• Ensure compliant handling of sensitive payroll data and privacy.
• Adhere to WHS obligations and foster a respectful workplace.

Skills

Payroll systems

Data integrity

System testing

Upgrades

Stakeholder management

Privacy compliance

Troubleshooting

Chris21

UKG

Workday

Expert

AI enthusiasm

Tools

Chris21

UKG

Workday

Expert

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Systems & Compliance Manager to manage day-to-day payroll systems, data integrity, and stakeholder collaboration across Chris21, UKG, Workday and Expert. You will lead system upgrades, ensure compliance and drive improvements while safeguarding sensitive employee data.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in payroll systems, strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to privacy and governance.