Aligned Search is partnering with a leading professional services organisation to appoint a Payroll Systems & Compliance Manager. This is a great chance for a technically strong payroll systems specialist who enjoys getting under the hood of payroll technology, improving system integrity and driving compliance across a complex business environment.

About the role:

- Take ownership of payroll systems administration, configuration support and troubleshooting.
- Work across Chris21, UKG, and Workday.
- Support system upgrades, testing, data cleansing and implementation activities.
- Drive payroll data integrity, governance, reconciliations and audit readiness.
- Review and strengthen payroll processes, controls and documentation.
- Ensure system is kept up to date to reflect legislative changes.
- Partner closely with Payroll, IT, Finance and external system providers.




- Play a key role in reducing reliance on external consultants and building internal systems capability.

What we're looking for:

Someone with strong hands-on payroll systems experience who understands the relationship between payroll technology, data integrity and compliance.

You'll ideally bring

- Strong Chris21 experience, particularly systems administration and troubleshooting.
- Exposure to UKG, Workday is highly regarded.
- Experience supporting system upgrades, implementations or transformation projects.
- A solid understanding of payroll compliance, reconciliations and data governance.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve system issues.
- A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and emerging technology.

Apply below or reach out to me directly to for a confidential chat.

📌 Payroll Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Aligned Search.
📍 Sydney