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 opportunity 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 setting.
You bring in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, robust 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 New South Wales