Payroll Lead | Standalone | 12 Month FTC (View to Permanent) | $130k + Super The Payroll Agency has partnered with a small firm who is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to take full ownership of an end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 350 employees , processed via NetSuite . This is a standalone position reporting directly into the Finance Manager, ideal for a payroll qualified who thrives working autonomously and wants genuine ownership of the function.

This role begins as a 12-month fixed term contract with a clear view to permanency for the right person as its a newly created role.

The Role

- End-to-end processing of a fortnightly payroll for ~350 employees using NetSuite
- Ensuring compliance with relevant Modern Awards, the Fair Work Act, and all statutory obligations (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax)
- Managing the full payroll cycle: new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, salary packaging, and STP reporting
- Reconciliations, month-end reporting, and payroll journals in partnership with Finance




- Responding to employee payroll queries
- Driving process improvement and system optimisation within NetSuite

About You

- Strong hands-on NetSuite payroll experience is essential
- Solid working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and STP Phase 2
- Comfortable operating autonomously with strong ownership and accountability
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across the business
- Available to commence on a 12-month FTC basis, with the intent of transitioning to permanent

What's on Offer

- $130k + super package
- Hybrid structure - 3 days in office/ 2 from home but flexible working

This is an ideal role for a Senior Payroll Officer who's looking to step into a standalone role, or someone looking for a smaller, more manageable payroll that offers some work/life balance. If you'd like to hear more about this role please 'apply online'.

📌 Payroll Lead (Sydney)
🏢 The Payroll Agency
📍 Sydney