Senior Payroll Officer

Location: New South Wales
Discipline: Payroll Support
Job type: Contracting
Salary: Up to AU$130000.00 per annum
Contact name: Mathilde Cauberghs

Contact email: Mathilde.Cauberghs@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 283578
Published: about 22 hours ago

๐Ÿšจ Urgent Opportunity: Senior Payroll Officer - 4-Month Contract ๐Ÿšจ

  • Different location Sydney CBD | Close to Museum Station or Orchard Hills
  • $130K Package | 4-Month FTC or Hourly Rate
  • Immediate Start Preferred

The Role:

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership and an in-depth understanding of payroll systems, processes, and compliance. You'll be based at their Head Office near Hyde Park or in Orchard Hill.

  • Lead end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance with local laws and company policies
  • Manage outsourced provider and maintain accurate payroll records
  • Drive process improvements, system upgrades, and audit preparation
  • Support HRIS implementation and advise on system best practices
  • Mentor and guide payroll team members, delivering timely feedback and support
  • Stay across payroll legislation, tax updates, and award interpretations (no EAs or awards in place currently)

What We're Looking For:

  • Extensive payroll experience (ideally across outsourced models)
  • Confident leader and hands-on operator
  • Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of ADP (Payforce) and SuccessFactors a bonus
  • Comfortable managing manual timesheets and working with external audit partners

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of Sydney's most high-profile infrastructure projects. If you're immediately available and confident in your payroll expertise, let's talk today.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat.