Payroll Lead | ASAP Start | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid | Sydney

We are working with a fabulous organisation who are on the hunt for an experienced Payroll Lead for a 6-month contract. You'll step into an interim leadership role, keeping payroll running for a ~600-person workforce while supporting a small, capable team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing — accurate, compliant and on time
• Manage validation, sign-off, super, salary packaging and statutory obligations
• Provide expert advice on Awards, PAYG, FBT and payroll legislation
• Lead, mentor and coordinate a small payroll team day-to-day
• Partner with Finance and People & Culture on compliance and reporting
• Support system improvements, audits and process enhancements

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on iChris/Chris21 experience — essential
• Strong end-to-end payroll background in a complex, multi-award environment
• Confident interpreting Awards and applying payroll legislation
• Prior senior or lead payroll experience with some team oversight
• Advanced Excel and a process improvement mindset
• Public or private sector backgrounds both welcome

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