The Role:
We are partnering with a highly recognised organisation based in Sydney's Inner West that is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their cooperative finance team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with strong potential to transition into a permanent opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can hit the ground running. Immediate start available.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support management of a payroll team of 5 in a high-volume environment
Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
Process monthly and weekly payroll cycles for 3,000+ employees
Oversee payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting
Ensure payroll compliance with relevant legislation and awards
Work closely with stakeholders across finance and operations
About You:
Proven experience managing high-volume, end-to-end payroll functions
Previous leadership or senior payroll experience




Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
·Strong experience using larger payroll platforms such as Chris21 / iChris, Employment Hero, Preceda, MicOpay, Dayforce etc
Immediately available or available at short notice preferred
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This is an on-site position.
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📌 Payroll Team Leader - Immediate Start (Sydney)
🏢 Robert Half Australia
📍 Sydney