Job Description
Payroll Compliance Specialist
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$135k - $145k + Super | Macquarie Park NSW **** | 2 Days WFH & Free Parking
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Excellent payroll & award knowledge required with a strong interest in Audit. Move away from BAU and into a strategic compliance and audit focused role.
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Newly created role driving payroll compliance & audit excellence using iChris and UKG. Ideal for a detail‐driven payroll professional moving from BAU.
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The Client
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Work for a well‐established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence in payroll operations. This business is committed to compliance, governance, and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will have real impact.
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Benefits
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Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
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Full time permanent position
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Opportunity to influence compliance frameworks and internal controls
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Supportive and collaborative team culture
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Onsite parking and close to public transport (Macquarie Park location)
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Excellent employee perks (shared upon application)
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The Role
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End‐to‐end responsibility for payroll compliance, governance, and audit readiness
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Regular review of payroll processes to ensure alignment with legislation, awards, and EBAs
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Lead internal and external payroll audits and support remediation activities
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Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
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Ensure adherence to tax, superannuation, and statutory obligations
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Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to strengthen controls
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Maintain up‐to‐date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
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Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
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The Person
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Strong payroll experience with a focus on compliance, audit, or risk
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In‐depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and EBAs
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Experience in audit preparation, reporting, and remediation
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Highly detail‐oriented with strong analytical skills
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Confident stakeholder engagement across payroll, HR, and finance
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Experience in large or complex payroll environments preferred
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Exposure to iChris and UKG preferred not essential
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Strong communication skills and ability to influence and present best practice
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Full working rights in Australia (permanent position)
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AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment across the Sydney market for over 20 years. If this role isn't quite right, please reach out to discuss other opportunities.
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📌 Payroll Compliance Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Accountability
📍 New South Wales