Job Description
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Manage your own pays end to end using SAP
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Support compliance, process improvement and team development initiatives
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Move beyond pure BAU payroll into a role focused on compliance, process improvement and opportunity to step up into leadership.
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THE CLIENT
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Join a business that's investing in payroll excellence and looking for an experienced specialist to help strengthen compliance, improve processes and provide technical support across the payroll function.
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This is an ideal opportunity for a senior payroll professional who enjoys solving complex payroll issues, mentoring colleagues and contributing to operational improvements while remaining hands‐on.
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BENEFITS
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Genuine prospect to step into leadership in the future, reporting directly to the Head of Payroll
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Exposure to complex award and EA interpretation
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Opportunity to mentor and develop junior payroll team members
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Involvement in process improvement and automation initiatives
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Potential future exposure to project work
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Stable permanent position within a growing organisation
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Direct influence on payroll operations, compliance and best practice
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2 Days Hybrid working opportunity
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THE ROLE
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End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing
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Payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities
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Bank file creation, validation and payroll controls
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Payroll tax administration and compliance management
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Interpret and apply multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements
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Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries
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Troubleshoot payroll system and processing issues
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Support ongoing compliance obligations including STP, PAYG, Superannuation and Workers Compensation
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Train, mentor and support junior payroll team members
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Assist with process improvements, documentation and automation initiatives
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Support business growth and integration activities as required
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Work closely with Payroll leadership and key internal stakeholders
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THE PERSON
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8+ years end-to-end payroll experience within a complex environment
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Strong experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements
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Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
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Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
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SAP experience preferred not essential
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Ability to work autonomously and provide technical leadership
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Comfortable working within a changing and evolving environment
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Full working rights as this is a permanent position
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📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Accountability
📍 Sydney