17/7/26 4057493 Payroll Consultant - Payroll Review Payroll Sydney Contract or Temp Job Description Ready to step in and transform a payroll function?
This is a rare prospect to join a growing business on Sydney's Lower North Shore and lead a payroll review/ transformation project from the ground up.
Working closely with the CFO, you'll conduct a comprehensive review of the payroll function across systems, processes, controls, and people before designing and implementing a smarter, more efficient future-state payroll operation.
This is far more than BAU payroll.
It's a genuine transformation assignment where your expertise, recommendations, and leadership will directly shape the future of the function.
Key responsibilities include: Reviewing payroll processes, controls workflows to identify risks and inefficiencies Assessing the capability and structure of the payroll team Evaluating payroll TA systems for functionality,



scalability optimisation opportunities Leading transformation initiatives and implementing meaningful operational improvements Managing a fortnightly payroll of approximately 300 employees Overseeing one offshore Payroll Officer We're looking for a hands-on Payroll transformation specialist with proven experience reviewing and improving payroll functions within small to medium-sized businesses.
You'll be commercially minded, solutions-focused, and confident in leading change in a payroll setting.
The assignment is expected to last anywhere between 3 and 6 months, possibly longer.
A daily rate between $700 and $800 per day is on offer, depending on your previous experience.
Hybrid working arrangements are on offer, but please note that remote work is not an option.
If you're looking for a project where you can genuinely make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Marcus Stubbs at Appreciating Payroll for a confidential discussion.

📌 Payroll Transformation Specialist - Appreciating Talent (New South Wales)
🏢 Appreciating Talent
📍 New South Wales