The Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Payroll Adviser to join our team in Sydney. In this role you will work closely with the Payroll Team and will build key internal and external relationships with various stakeholders and auditors.
Please note, this is a parental cover until April ****
What you'll do
End to end monthly payroll processing for approx **** staff
Calculation of casual timesheets, leave, overtime, etc
Processing of leave requests and monitoring of leave accruals
Masterfile data entry
Verification of all data entry
Production of all payroll reports
Month end and year end Chris21 processes
Manual and termination payment calculations
Monthly and ad hoc Chris21 and Workday Excel reporting
Monthly overtime billing to Finance
Monthly Payroll reconciliations
Autonomously manage client base and attend to staff queries with highly developed customer service focus
Monthly superannuation reconciliations and payments to super funds
Monthly PAYG reconciliations and payments
Monthly payroll tax reconciliations and payments
What you'll bring
Minimum 5 years' experience using Chris21 preferred, not limited to
Experience using Workday (preferred but not required)
Minimum intermediate level Excel spreadsheeting
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work without direct supervision
Attention to detail
Ability to process a large volume of work accurately and adhering to strict deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent organisational, listening and communication skills
Positive acceptance of direction and current tasks at all times
Enthusiasm and energy
Ability to deal with sensitive issues on a confidential basis
Good understanding of ATO and LSL national legislation
Ability to understand and interpret Awards (LSA & MA in particular)
An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
What you can expect from us




We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
For more perks on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
Team
Business Finance
Working Pattern
Full time
Location
Sydney
Contract type
Maximum Term Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

📌 Payroll Adviser (Sydney)
🏢 Herbert Smith Freehills
📍 Sydney