About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a large, well-established organisation to appoint an experienced SAP Payroll Specialist on an ongoing contract basis.
This is a high-impact role supporting a complex payroll environment across Australia and New Zealand, with a strong focus on SAP payroll configuration, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This opportunity will suit a hands-on SAP payroll SME who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across BAU support, projects, and legislative change.
Key Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise across SAP Payroll (PY) including BAU support, project delivery and system enhancements;
Assess and implement payroll configuration changes (wage types, schemas, rules, allowances, deductions, tax and super);
Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and Fair Work requirements and translate into system solutions;
Support annual payroll cycles including wage reviews, STP updates, tax and superannuation changes and year-end processing;
Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex payroll defects and calculation issues;
Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, IR, IT and external vendors to deliver compliant and efficient outcomes;
Develop and maintain functional documentation, test scripts and configuration artefacts; and
Ensure all changes are thoroughly tested and meet compliance and audit standards.




About You
Proven experience working with SAP Payroll in a large, complex environment;
Strong understanding of SAP payroll configuration (schemas, PCRs, wage types, pay elements);
Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including STP, tax, superannuation and awards/EBA interpretation;
Exposure to New Zealand payroll highly regarded;
Experience across testing, defect resolution and payroll system changes;
Solid analytical and problem-solving capability with a focus on accuracy and compliance; and
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work in a complex, enterprise SAP environment;
High visibility role partnering with key business stakeholders; and
Flexible working arrangements.
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📌 Sap Payroll Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Sydney