Permanent | Sydney | Hybrid
Are you an experienced payroll leader who enjoys getting into the detail, solving complex payroll issues and leading people through projects, remediation and change?
We are partnering with a large, complex and highly regarded organisation to recruit a
Payroll Project Team Leader
into a newly established and growing payroll compliance function.
This is
not a traditional BAU payroll leadership role
. Sitting separately from the day-to-day payroll operation, you will lead a team responsible for payroll projects, remediation activity, compliance initiatives and continuous improvement across a large and complex workforce.
The role
Reporting to the Payroll Compliance Manager, you will lead a team of up to six and take ownership of allocated payroll projects from scoping through to delivery.
You will
Lead and allocate project and remediation activity across the team
Manage complex payroll claims, calculations, adjustments and remediation
Identify payroll risks and recommend practical solutions
Direct workflow and ensure projects are delivered accurately and within agreed timeframes
Partner with senior stakeholders across Payroll, P&C;, Employee Relations and Systems
Support governance, controls, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Coach and develop a capable and collaborative payroll team
Manage escalated and complex payroll matters




Contribute to broader payroll compliance and pay confidence initiatives
About you
We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can combine
strong technical payroll knowledge with genuine people leadership
.
You will ideally bring:
Experience leading a payroll team and directing workflow
Strong Australian payroll legislation and compliance knowledge
Exposure to payroll projects, remediation, change or continuous improvement
Experience within a large and complex organisation
Confidence communicating complex payroll matters to senior stakeholders
The ability to take ownership of a project, create the workplan and drive it through to completion
Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to operate without everything being mapped out for you
Experience managing complex or escalated payroll matters
What's on offer?
Permanent full-time position - 35 hours per week
Starting salary circa $130,000-$140,000 + 17% super
Opportunity to progress through the salary band
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Excellent flexibility - typically only
1-2 days per week in the office
Flexible working hours
Onsite parking available
Chance to join a newly established function with genuine organisational visibility
Lead meaningful payroll projects that directly impact employee pay confidence
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📌 Payroll Project Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Accountability
📍 New South Wales