Manage your own pays end to end using SAP
Support compliance, process improvement and team development initiatives

Move beyond pure BAU payroll into a role focused on compliance, process improvement and opportunity to step up into leadership.

THE CLIENT

Join a business that's investing in payroll excellence and looking for an experienced specialist to help strengthen compliance, improve processes and provide technical support across the payroll function.

This is an ideal prospect for a senior payroll professional who enjoys solving complex payroll issues, mentoring colleagues and contributing to operational improvements while remaining hands-on.

BENEFITS

Genuine opportunity to step into leadership in the future, reporting directly to the Head of Payroll

Exposure to complex award and EA interpretation
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior payroll team members
Involvement in process improvement and automation initiatives

Potential future exposure to project work
Stable permanent position within a growing organisation
Direct influence on payroll operations, compliance and best practice

2 Days Hybrid working chance

THE ROLE

End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing
Payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities
Bank file creation,



validation and payroll controls
Payroll tax administration and compliance management
Interpret and apply multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries
Troubleshoot payroll system and processing issues
Support ongoing compliance obligations including STP, PAYG, Superannuation and Workers Compensation
Train, mentor and support junior payroll team members
Assist with process improvements, documentation and automation initiatives
Support business growth and integration activities as required
Work closely with Payroll leadership and key internal stakeholders

THE PERSON

8+ years end-to-end payroll experience within a complex environment
Strong experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

SAP experience preferred not essential

Ability to work autonomously and provide technical leadership

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Comfortable working within a changing and evolving setting
Full working rights as this is a permanent position
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer Sydney
🏢 Ambition Recruitment
📍 Sydney