Payroll Compliance Specialist
- $135k - $145k + Super | Macquarie Park NSW 2113 | 2 Days WFH & Free Parking
- Excellent payroll & award knowledge required with a strong interest in Audit
- Move away from BAU and in a strategic compliance and audit focused role
Newly created role driving payroll compliance & audit excellence using iChris and UKG. Ideal for a detail-driven payroll professional moving from BAU.
THE CLIENT
Work for a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence in payroll operations. This business is committed to compliance, governance, and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will have real impact.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll specialist with strong audit or compliance experience to step into a critical role supporting risk management and payroll integrity.
BENEFITS
- Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office, 2 from home
- Full time permanent position
- Opportunity to influence compliance frameworks and internal controls
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Onsite parking and close to public transport (Macquarie Park location)
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Excellent employee benefits (shared upon application)
THE ROLE
- End-to-end responsibility for payroll compliance, governance, and audit readiness
- Regular review of payroll processes to ensure alignment with legislation, awards, and EBAs
- Lead internal and external payroll audits and support remediation activities
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
- Ensure adherence to tax, superannuation, and statutory obligations
- Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to strengthen controls
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
THE PERSON
- Strong payroll experience with a focus on compliance, audit, or risk
- In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and EBAs
- Experience in audit preparation, reporting, and remediation
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Confident stakeholder engagement across payroll, HR, and finance
- Experience in large or complex payroll environments preferred
- Exposure to iChris and UKG preferred not essential
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence and present best practice
- Full working rights in Australia (permanent position)
If we have already spoken and you are already in my Payroll Network, please feel free to call or email me directly - otherwise, apply now.
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(AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment across the Sydney market for over 20 years. If this role isn't quite right, please reach out to discuss other opportunities.)
