Payroll Team Leader (BBBH9106) Barangaroo, Sydney, Australia
| Salary: | $140K - $150K package |
Benefits:
- $140,000–$150,000 package
- Sydney CBD based
- Hybrid working (1 day in office)
- Growth and development opportunities
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing professional services firm providing outsourced payroll and advisory support to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. With a supportive, high-performing team and a strong reputation for excellence, this business offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where you’ll be empowered to make an impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Director, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the delivery of end-to-end payroll services for a portfolio of clients. This role will see you working closely with internal consultants, reviewing outputs, ensuring compliance, and supporting process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and review end-to-end payroll processing across multiple clients (5–2,000 employees)
- Manage and support a small team of payroll officers and specialists
- Review payroll outputs, ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and awards
- Provide payroll tax and advisory support in collaboration with the Tax and Legal team
- Lead and contribute to process improvement and system implementation projects
- Build strong client relationships, providing guidance and support as required
About You
You’re an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a client-focused, fast-paced environment. You enjoy problem-solving, working autonomously, and supporting others to deliver quality outcomes.
You will have:
- Proven experience managing or leading payroll within an outsourced or professional services environment
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and EBAs
- Experience with large systems (e.g. Aurion, Employment Hero, Chris21, SAP, etc.)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction
If you’re a confident payroll professional seeking a new challenge with variety, autonomy, and genuine growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Megan at 0432 817 092 for a confidential discussion.