Senior Payroll Officer $120,000 - $130,000 + Super | Macquarie Park NSW, 2 Days WFH Great balance between end to end processing but with more focus on projects Take ownership of payroll tax for the function driving process improvements Move beyond pure BAU payroll into a role focused on payroll tax, compliance, process improvement and transformation projects.
This role will suit a Senior Payroll Officer who enjoys the technical side of payroll and wants to play a key role in payroll compliance, process improvement and transformation projects.
BENEFITS Chance to move away from purely BAU into a more strategic compliance and systems focused role Competitive Salary Package Hybrid working model with 2 days WFH Free onsite parking Exposure to a UKG implementation project Significant payroll tax ownership across multiple entities Opportunity to drive payroll process improvements and automation initiatives Large, established payroll environment with solid systems and processes Collaborative and supportive team culture Opportunity to influence change and improve ways of working THE ROLE End-to-end payroll processing for salaried staff Payroll tax ownership across multiple entities Reviewing and improving payroll tax processes and reporting Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation Complex payroll calculations,



back pays and adjustments Payroll reconciliations and compliance activities Leave reviews and payroll audits Acting as an escalation point for technical payroll matters Supporting payroll projects, testing, UAT and process improvement initiatives Working closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline payroll workflows Cross-checking payroll outputs and supporting quality assurance activities THE PERSON - To be successful in this position you will bring: Proven Senior Payroll Officer with strong end-to-end payroll knowledge within complex payroll environment Multi-state payroll tax reporting experience Advanced Excel skills Strong understanding of Awards and Enterprise Agreements and payroll compliance Strong systems capability and process improvement mindset Ability to own and resolve complex payroll matters Positive, proactive and collaborative approach iChris experience, or UKG experience would be highly regarded Experience with payroll projects, implementations or UAT testing Strong stakeholder management skills across HR, Finance and Operations If we have already spoken and you are already in my Payroll Network, please feel free to call or email me directly.
Otherwise, click Apply Now or reach out with questions!
#SCR-gina-morley (AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment, both temporary and permanent, across the Sydney market for more than 20 years. If this particular opportunity isn't quite right, please reach out to Gina Morley for a confidential discussion regarding other payroll opportunities.)

📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Accountability
📍 Sydney