Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSWThis well-established organisation operates within Australia's education sector and is recognised for the quality and integrity of its operations.
With a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and clear pathways for career progression, it offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where payroll professionals can build a long-term career.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Project Team Lead to join this organisation and take ownership of its payroll compliance and remediation projects.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will guide a capable team and your responsibilities will include :Plan and steer payroll projects from start to finish, keeping them on track against legislation, internal policy and wider business goalsManage the calculation and payment of back-pay and remediation claims, including intricate adjustments and interest componentsKeep payroll running to standard through regular auditing and review of pay outcomes before and after each cycleSpot potential risks early,



shape practical solutions and support the team to put them in place, referring the trickier matters upwardPartner closely with HR, systems and business teams to keep everyone aligned and informedChampion smarter ways of working across processes, controls and payroll technologySet the standards for governance, quality and team performance and make sure they stickBuild the team's know-how through hands-on coaching and well-designed trainingTo be considered for this role, you will be an experienced payroll professional with 8–9 years' experience, including time in a leadership capacity within a complex payroll setting.
You bring in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and a proven track record in compliance, remediation and process improvement.
Detail-focused and discreet, you combine strong technical skills with the ability to lead a team, explain payroll clearly and build trust at every level.
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📌 Payroll Project Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 New South Wales