Aligned Search is partnering with a well-established organisation looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to join their team in Liverpool. This is a hands-on payroll role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also leading a small offshore payroll team.

About the role:

- Lead and participate in end-to-end payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
- Manage and support a team of two Senior Payroll Officers based offshore
- Review and validate payroll outputs, reconciliations and payroll variances
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries
- Work closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation and taxation requirements
- Support process improvements, SOPs,



automation and system enhancements
- Assist with payroll reporting, audits and broader payroll initiatives

About you:

- Experience with Chris21 / iChris is essential
- 3-5+ years' Australian payroll experience within a multi-site environment
- Solid end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Solid knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and superannuation
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading payroll staff
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
- Confident stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

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📌 Payroll Team Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Aligned Search.
📍 Sydney