About the role

This is a 2IC role to the Payroll Manager, ideal for an experienced senior payroll professional ready for the next step. You’ll stay hands-on with end-to-end payroll across weekly and fortnightly cycles, while being the go-to person in a team for complex queries, award interpretation and problem-solving. You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager and step in for them when needed. This role will allow you to focus on the technical side while broadening your experience and influence as a leader.
What you’ll be doing

- Processing and reviewing weekly and fortnightly pay runs for 1500employees
- Acting as 2IC to the Payroll Manager and deputising in their absence
- Being the go-to person for the team on complex payroll queries and award interpretation
- Interpreting and applying variousawardaccurately
- Checking timesheets, deductions and EOM reconciliations to catch issues before they become problems
- Ensuring compliance and reporting obligations are met, including STP and superannuation
- Supporting system enhancements and suggesting process improvements

About you

- Strong end-to-end payroll experience across multiple pay frequencies, ideally in a high-volume environment
- Confident Award and/or EA interpretation
- A sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to fixing issues early
- Someone the team naturally turns to for answers
- A clear communicator who can explain payroll matters to managers and employees

What’s on offer





- Salary will be dependent on experience $110,000 - $130,000 + superannuation
- A step up in responsibility and exposure for someone driven to one day be a Payroll Manager
- Experience with a payroll system such as Micropay, SAP,iChris, Chris21 or Aurion
- Close working relationship with an experienced Payroll Manager (ongoing coaching and mentoring)
- A supportive, qualified team that takes pride in getting payroll right
- Free onsite parking, employee perks and flexible working hours

How to Apply

Sharp & Carter often have a range of payroll positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still submitting an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below. That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations, and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market.
For more information about this opportunity, please call Antonia Waldron for a confidential discussion on the details below.
Antonia Waldron
04•• ••• 346
••••@sharpandcarter.com.au

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📌 Senior Payroll Lead (2IC to Manager) – End-to-End Expert (Brisbane)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Brisbane
📍 Brisbane