$60/hr - $65/hr + Super
Close to public transport
People-first culture

This well-established organisation operates within Australia's education sector and is recognised for the quality and integrity of its operations. With a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and clear pathways for career progression, it offers a supportive and forward-thinking setting where payroll professionals can build a long-term career.

An exciting chance has arisen for a Payroll Project Team Lead to join this organisation and take ownership of its payroll compliance and remediation projects. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will guide a capable team and your responsibilities will include :
Plan and steer payroll projects from start to finish, keeping them on track against legislation, internal policy and wider business goals
Manage the calculation and payment of back-pay and remediation claims, including intricate adjustments and interest components
Keep payroll running to standard through regular auditing and review of pay outcomes before and after each cycle
Spot potential risks early, shape practical solutions and support the team to put them in place,



referring the trickier matters upward
Partner closely with HR, systems and business teams to keep everyone aligned and informed
Champion smarter ways of working across processes, controls and payroll technology
Set the standards for governance, quality and team performance and make sure they stick
Build the team's know-how through hands-on coaching and well-designed training

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced payroll professional with 8–9 years' experience, including time in a leadership capacity within a complex payroll setting. You bring in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and a proven track record in compliance, remediation and process improvement. Detail-focused and discreet, you combine robust technical skills with the ability to lead a team, explain payroll clearly and build trust at every level.

To apply, please submit your application through the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Jenny Po at Lawson Elliott on (02) 8274 0*, quoting reference JP18114.

📌 Payroll Project Team Leader Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 Australia