This well-established, Australian-owned private healthcare group has operated for more than five decades, with operations across NSW and Victoria. The group is a stable, growing business that backs its people with clear career progression and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager with strong Micropay skills to join the group immediately on a temp to perm basis. Based in Leichhardt head office and reporting to the Financial Controller, this standalone role puts you in charge of payroll for 1,500+ employees across multiple entities. Responsibilities include:

Manage the full payroll cycle for a large, multi-entity workforce

Apply modern awards and enterprise agreements accurately, including penalty rates, overtime and allowances

Oversee payroll tax, superannuation and long service leave obligations in both states

Keep payroll compliant with STP, Fair Work and ATO requirements as legislation changes





Complete payroll reconciliations, month-end journals and reporting for Finance

Improve payroll processes, controls and system use to lift accuracy and efficiency

Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries from managers and staff

Work with HR and internal stakeholders on onboarding, terminations and roster data accuracy

To be considered for this role you will have 4+ years’ experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll professional, with robust award interpretation skills and sound knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and LSL. Hands-on Micropay experience is essential, as you’ll need to hit the ground running from day one. Working autonomously comes naturally to you, and accuracy is non-negotiable in everything you do.

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📌 Payroll Manager (Standalone) Temp (Sydney)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 Sydney