Description

Payroll Specialist for a rapidly growing organisation in Greater Western Sydney Your new company
This organisation has seen rapid growth over the last few years; you will be stepping into a business that is scaling quickly, evolving its processes, and building out its payroll function as it continues to grow nationally. Their payroll system has recently been implemented and offers a great opportunity for optimisation and improvement. Your new role
In this standalone Payroll Specialist position, you will lead the payroll function and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple entities. Key responsibilities include:

Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for a medium-volume workforce

Ensuring award interpretation and payments are correctly applied

Interpreting EA/moderns awards and applying legislative requirements across entities

Managing PAYG, superannuation, STP, payroll tax and all other statutory obligations

Preparing and posting payroll journals

Reconciling payroll accounts monthly, quarterly, and annually (leave, super, entitlements, etc.)

Maintaining accurate employee files, leave balances, deductions, terminations and payroll records

Responding to employee enquiries with professionalism, clarity, and confidentiality

Supporting audits and preparing documentation for internal and external review

Assisting with system improvements, documentation, and process development

Participating in payroll, HR, and finance projects including enhancements, upgrades, and compliance work

Acting as a trusted advisor on payroll matters and identifying risks or issues early

What you'll need to succeed
This role suits someone with a start-up mindset who thrives in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments. You will need:

Strong end-to-end payroll experience

Ability to lead the payroll function with confidence

Problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and propose solutions

Excellent attention to detail, including identifying timesheet anomalies (e.g., missed clock-outs, incorrect hours)

High level of system capability and ability to learn new technologies

Initiative and adaptability to fast-changing business needs

Strong understanding of Australian workplace legislation, awards, and payroll compliance

Strong Excel skills

Experience preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, and statutory reporting

High degree of integrity and confidentiality

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to build and shape a growing payroll function

Potential for the role to evolve into a leadership position

A dynamic, collaborative work environment where improvements are encouraged

Exposure to project work, system enhancements, and ongoing process development

The chance to join a business during a high-growth phase and make a meaningful impact

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Taliye Yaman at Taliye.yaman@hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#2980371