A Senior Payroll Analyst role with an established global Professional Services business in Sydney CBD. For someone who finds the analytical side of payroll the most interesting bit, the data, the reconciliations, the problem-solving, not just the transactional processing.
You'll own end-to-end payroll, partner with Finance, and use SQL and advanced Excel to get under the hood of what's actually happening in the numbers. Less "send the file"; more "what is this telling us?" Your data instincts will matter as much as your payroll technical knowledge.
The role
- Own end-to-end payroll across a mid‐size population (outsourced)
- Partner with Finance on GL postings, reconciliations, and payroll reporting
- Use SQL and advanced Excel to analyse, reconcile and stress‐test payroll data
- Drive automation, continuous improvement and smarter reporting, the kind you spot yourself, not the kind you wait to be asked for.
- Stay across full Australian payroll obligations: STP, super, payroll tax, Fair Work
What You'll bring
- Strong end‐to‐end Australian payroll experience
- Finance or accounting backbone — CPA/CA (part or fully qualified) is a real plus
- SQL and advanced Excel as second nature, not a stretch
- Natural curiosity — you ask why a number is what it is, not just whether it processed
- The kind of mindset that takes ownership and sees things through, especially when it gets complicated.
On offer
- Competitive base + bonus
- Sydney CBD, real hybrid (2–3 days from home)
- Permanent role with genuine scope and ownership
- A team that values analytical thinking alongside operational delivery
Senior Payroll Analyst in Sydney employer: People & Purpose
As a national care provider based in Sydney, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and support for our team members to excel in their careers. Join us to make a meaningful impact in workplace relations while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant city known for its diverse community and commitment to quality care.
