Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

Sydney Temporary 62712 - 76648 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency in a supportive team.
  • Company: Join a top-tier financial services group known for its people-first culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on compliance and process improvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on payroll operations while working with a collaborative team.
  • Qualifications: 4+ years of payroll experience and proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and ADP.

The predicted salary is between 62712 - 76648 $ per year.

We are partnering with one of Australia’s premier, large-scale financial services groups. Operating a prominent national network with thousands of employees nationwide, they are known for their supportive, people-first workplace culture and commitment to operational excellence.

In this role, you will provide senior-level technical expertise across complex pay cycles, risk mitigation, and continuous process enhancements, working alongside a collaborative and highly supportive Payroll Manager and team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute high-priority, complex pay-run activities, including annual remuneration reviews, executive adjustments, and complex redundancy processing.
  • Provide technical advisory and workflow support to the broader payroll and P&C teams, resolving escalated queries with clarity and accuracy.
  • Maintain employee master data with strict confidentiality, managing weekly leaver reporting and access compliance protocols to mitigate security and operational risks.
  • Advocate for strong payroll controls, segregation of duties, and peer review standards to uphold risk maturity and prevent compliance discrepancies.
  • Identify, test, and implement process enhancements and data-cleansing initiatives across core HRIS and payroll platforms.
  • Ensure all payroll activities align strictly with Fair Work, NES guidelines, and applicable Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.

What we are looking for:

  • Essential hands-on proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and ADP (Ideally GlobalView).
  • Minimum 4+ years of practical Australian payroll processing experience within large, complex organisations.
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex termination calculations and multi-award/EBA interpretation.
  • Prior experience with system migrations, testing, data analysis, or process automation is highly regarded.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Payroll Officer in Sydney

SAP SuccessFactors
ADP GlobalView
Australian Payroll Legislation
Complex Termination Calculations
Multi-award/EBA Interpretation
Payroll Processing
Data Analysis