Payroll Officer

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

This mid-tier professional services firm provides a range of services to businesses across Australia, backed by a global network spanning international markets. It's a business that invests in its people - clear career progression, genuine development support, and a culture where wellbeing is a real priority. For the right person, it's a chance to bring your expertise to a firm with global resources and room to grow.

As exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join a large, multi-site operation. Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Running the full payroll cycle for a large, geographically spread workforce, making sure everyone is paid accurately and on time
• Set up new employees and keep individual records current across the employee lifecycle
• Handle off-boarding calculations from end to end, including employment termination payments
• Work through salary changes, back pay and any related adjustments
• Track and calculate leave entitlements, including long service leave accruals and provisions
• Prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations, along with the reporting that sits behind them
• Remit statutory and third-party obligations such as PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation
• Field payroll queries from across the business and resolve them with a service-first approach

To be considered for this role, you'll bring 3 to 4 years' payroll experience, ideally with exposure to a large national payroll. A solid working knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll tax and long service leave provisions will set you up for success, along with genuine attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Just as importantly, you're a clear communicator who can work autonomously while remaining a reliable, positive presence within a team.