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 teamManage complex payroll claims, calculations, adjustments and remediationIdentify payroll risks and recommend practical solutionsDirect workflow and ensure projects are delivered accurately and within agreed timeframesPartner with senior stakeholders across Payroll, P&C;, Employee Relations and SystemsSupport governance, controls,



reporting and continuous improvement initiativesCoach and develop a capable and cooperative payroll teamManage escalated and complex payroll mattersContribute 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 workflowStrong Australian payroll legislation and compliance knowledgeExposure to payroll projects, remediation, change or continuous improvementExperience within a large and complex organisationConfidence communicating complex payroll matters to senior stakeholdersThe ability to take ownership of a project, create the workplan and drive it through to completionStrong problem-solving skills and the confidence to operate without everything being mapped out for youExperience managing complex or escalated payroll matters
What's on offer?
Permanent full-time position - 35 hours per weekStarting salary circa $130,000-$140,000 + 17% superOpportunity to progress through the salary bandLeave loadingExcellent flexibility - typically only 1-2 days per week in the officeFlexible working hoursOnsite parking availableOpportunity to join a newly established function with genuine organisational visibilityLead meaningful payroll projects that directly impact employee pay confidence
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📌 Payroll Project Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Accountability
📍 New South Wales