The Company
Our client is a well-established Australian organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation.
With approximately 400 employees and plans to expand beyond 450 over the next 12 months, the business is investing in new technology, improving internal processes and strengthening its people and payroll functions.
With modern offices in Sydney CBD and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting its payroll operations through an important period of change.
The Job
This is a hands-on position offering a high level of autonomy, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to drive process improvements.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
Managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 400 employees
Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, payroll legislation, payroll tax and superannuation obligations
Managing workers compensation administration and reporting requirements
Preparing payroll journals, accruals and month-end reconciliations
Processing out-of-cycle payments, adjustments and payroll-related transactions
Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries
Supporting the implementation and optimisation of a new Time & Attendance system
Partnering with Finance and People & Culture teams to ensure accurate payroll reporting and data integrity
Identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
Contributing to payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Hybrid working arrangements are available,



with a requirement to attend the Sydney CBD office at least two days per week during the initial onboarding and transition period.
The Candidate
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Payroll Lead who brings solid technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage a busy payroll function independently.
To be successful in this opportunity, you will have the below skills & posses the following personal qualities:
Minimum 4 years experience, managing end-to-end payroll operations
Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, payroll tax, superannuation and workers compensation
Experience managing payroll within complex, award-based environments, ideally across Hospitality, Tourism, Retail or similar industries
Experience with Tanda or a similar Time & Attendance system
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong payroll reporting capabilities
Experience preparing payroll journals, accruals and reconciliations
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Payroll Lead/Manager looking for your next contract opportunity within a growing Australian organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume via the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenny Quigley on ************.

📌 Payroll Lead | 8-Month Ftc | Sydney Cbd | Hybrid Model (New South Wales)
🏢 SB Recruitment
📍 New South Wales