Payroll Specialist for a rapidly growing organisation in Greater Western Sydney Your new company
This organisation has seen rapid growth over the last few years; you will be stepping into a business that is scaling quickly, evolving its processes, and building out its payroll function as it continues to grow nationally. Their payroll system has recently been implemented and offers a great opportunity for optimisation and improvement. Your current role
In this standalone Payroll Specialist position, you will lead the payroll function and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple entities. Key responsibilities include:
- Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for a medium-volume workforce
- Ensuring award interpretation and payments are correctly applied
- Interpreting EA/moderns awards and applying legislative requirements across entities
- Managing PAYG, superannuation, STP, payroll tax and all other statutory obligations
- Preparing and posting payroll journals
- Reconciling payroll accounts monthly, quarterly, and annually (leave, super, entitlements, etc.)
- Maintaining accurate employee files, leave balances, deductions, terminations and payroll records
- Responding to employee enquiries with professionalism, clarity, and confidentiality
- Supporting audits and preparing documentation for internal and external review
- Assisting with system improvements, documentation, and process development
- Participating in payroll, HR, and finance projects including enhancements, upgrades, and compliance work




- Acting as a trusted advisor on payroll matters and identifying risks or issues early
What you'll need to succeed
This role suits someone with a start-up mindset who thrives in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments. You will need:
- Strong end-to-end payroll experience
- Ability to lead the payroll function with confidence
- Problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and propose solutions
- Excellent attention to detail, including identifying timesheet anomalies (e.g., missed clock-outs, incorrect hours)
- High level of system capability and ability to learn new technologies
- Initiative and adaptability to fast-changing business needs
- Strong understanding of Australian workplace legislation, awards, and payroll compliance
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
- High degree of integrity and confidentiality
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to build and shape a growing payroll function
- Potential for the role to evolve into a leadership position
- A dynamic, collaborative work environment where improvements are encouraged
- Exposure to project work, system enhancements, and ongoing process development
- The chance to join a business during a high-growth phase and make a meaningful impact
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Taliye Yaman at [email protected], or call us now.
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📌 Payroll Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Sydney