This long-established and highly regarded public sector institution is known for the positive difference it makes to the people it supports. It offers a genuine sense of purpose alongside a mature, collaborative culture that values diversity, emotional intelligence and strong working relationships across its teams.

An exciting chance has arisen for a Payroll Team Lead to join this organisation and take ownership of its payroll compliance, optimisation and remediation work. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Lead and develop a small payroll team, setting clear priorities and supporting them through complex work

Drive key payroll initiatives end to end, spanning business optimisation, compliance and process improvement

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 guide the team and stakeholders through implementation

Partner closely with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams through to senior leadership

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

To be considered for this role, you will be a payroll subject matter expert with 8–9 years' experience, including time leading a team within a complex payroll environment. You bring in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, strong organisational skills and a proven track record across compliance, remediation and optimisation work. Detail-focused and discreet, you combine strong technical and systems expertise with the ability to lead a high-performing team.

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📌 Payroll Team Lead (City of Sydney)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 City of Sydney