Payroll Manager | North Sydney | Lead a Team of 4 | Drive Real Change

Want to make your mark and turn a payroll function around? Let’s talk.

We’re partnering with a well-established organisation in North Sydney to find a Payroll Manager who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and drive change. You’ll lead a team of 4 looking after payroll for around 3,000 employees. This is a real prospect to reshape how payroll runs and recreate a new payroll department.

What you’ll be doing
Leading, coaching and developing a team of 4 payroll professionals
Staying hands‑on with end‑to‑end processing and working alongside the team
Overseeing payroll for approx. 3,000 employees and making sure every pay run is accurate, compliant and on time
Driving change across the payroll function by reviewing what’s working, fixing what isn’t and building a stronger, more productive team and process
Advocating for payroll across the business and making sure its voice is heard and its value understood
Influencing managers and stakeholders to follow correct payroll processes, so data is right the first time
Reviewing and signing off pays, reconciliations and reporting
Handling compliance across awards, EBAs, STP,



superannuation and payroll tax
Getting the most out of Chris21 and improving processes along the way

What you’ll bring
Robust experience in Australian payroll, including leading or supervising a team
Chris21 experience (highly regarded but not essential)
A hands‑on approach. You don’t manage from a distance.
A change‑driver mindset. You see problems as opportunities and you’re energised by improving things.
Confidence to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels
Sharp attention to detail and high standards for accuracy
Solid knowledge of awards, legislation and payroll compliance
A supportive leadership style that brings out the best in your team

What’s in it for you
The chance to put your stamp on a payroll function and make a lasting impact
A leadership role where you still get to do what you love
A capable team to lead and develop
A North Sydney location close to public transport links and access to parking
Hybrid working structure - 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Really supportive HR and Finance department
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📌 Payroll Manager North Sydney
🏢 The Payroll Agency
📍 North Sydney