We have been exclusively engaged to recruit a Payroll Team Lead with a reputable global business located in Western Sydney.
This role requires an experienced and skilled Senior Payroll officer to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, while mentoring and guiding the existing team and remaining hands-on in weekly processing. Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will coach, mentor and lead a team of three.
You will also play a key role in driving automation, improving process, and helping to create a true centre of excellence for payroll. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, finding smarter ways of working, and operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a payroll team of 3
- End-to-end weekly payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand
- Ensure full compliance with PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, FBT, and ATO requirements.
- Interpretation and apply 3 Australian EBAs and NZ legislation
- Manage payroll tax, workers’ compensation, group tax, and end-of-month reporting.
- Managing complex payroll queries and stakeholder issues.
- Ensuring system accuracy, including reviewing calculations and identifying discrepancies
- Supporting payroll process improvements and system optimisation
- Contributing to payroll system enhancements and potential implementation projects.
This role requires a rare combination of technical depth and team leadership capability. You will bring
- Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance (PAYG, Super, FBT, etc.).
- Strong EBA interpretation experience.
- Deep understanding of payroll systems and calculation logic
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Experience mentoring or coaching within a payroll team
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence handling complex queries
- Exposure to system implementation or payroll transformation projects (highly regarded)
The Environment
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in office (parking onsite), 2 days from home
- Collaborative and supportive leadership
- High standards, high visibility, and the opportunity to genuinely influence the function.
Please submit your resume via the relevant link.
