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Payroll Manager

Parramatta Temporary AU$80 - AU$85 per hour View Job Description
This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll operations in a high-volume environment. You will lead a capable team, and drive improvements across systems, processes, and controls.
  • Lead a high-performing payroll team with strong tenure
  • Potential for contract extension or permanent conversion

About Our Client

Our client is a large, established organisation operating in a complex, multi-site environment with a strong focus on operational excellence and compliance. They offer a supportive, structured culture with experienced teams and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness
  • Manage, mentor, and support a team of payroll professionals
  • Provide hands-on leadership during pay cycles and peak periods
  • Resolve system issues, payroll exceptions, and process gaps
  • Drive SAP SuccessFactors adoption and reduce manual processes
  • Strengthen payroll controls, audit readiness, and compliance frameworks
  • Manage high-volume workforce complexities (multiple roles, variable pay rates, etc.)
  • Partner with Finance, HR, IT, and vendors on data flow and system integrity
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and change adoption
  • Manage risk, compliance, and payroll governance requirements

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Proven Payroll Manager experience in complex, high-volume environments
  • Strong systems troubleshooting and process improvement capability
  • Confidence and experience to drive change
  • High attention to accuracy, compliance, and risk management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across Finance, HR, and IT
  • Exposure to SAP SuccessFactors (or similar large ERP systems)
  • A collaborative, visible leadership style with accountability focus

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start 3-6 month contract
  • High-impact leadership opportunity during a critical period
  • Exposure to enterprise-level payroll complexity
  • Hybrid working (Parramatta + WFH flexibility)
  • Supportive and experienced team environment
  • Potential temp-to-perm opportunity
Contact
Cortni Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7039815
Phone number
0415385140

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Parramatta
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cortni Thompson
Consultant phone
0415385140
Job Reference
JN-062026-7039815

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