Senior Payroll Specialist

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

Senior Payroll Specialist -Nationwide

90,000 -$100,000 + Super

Full-time Permanent | Sydney CBD | Global Financial Services

Our client is a global financial services organisation with an impressive reputation, built on a long track record of success and a supportive, people-first culture. They are now seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their high-performing Finance team and take ownership of end-to-end payroll for their Australian workforce.

In this role, you'll work closely with a supportive finance leadership team and report directly to an approachable CFO who values collaboration, cross-training, and professional development. Your payroll expertise will be recognised and valued, while you gain opportunities to broaden your skills and grow your career in a genuinely supportive environment.

This is an office-based role in Sydney CBD, with standard hours (8.30am–5pm) and no expectation of overtime, ensuring a stable environment and genuine work–life balance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end payroll across Australia, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
  • Maintain and update employee and adviser records, including onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, and commission structures.
  • Calculate and process terminations, leave accruals, salaries, and superannuation payments.
  • Prepare and lodge payroll reporting, including STP updates, year-end processing, and payroll compliance documentation.
  • Respond to payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner, providing ad hoc reporting as required.
About You
  • Previous experience in end-to-end payroll, ideally across a medium-to-large workforce.
  • Strong working knowledge of superannuation, leave entitlements, payroll tax, and STP.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with employees and stakeholders.
  • Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package ($90-100,000 + super, depending on experience).
  • Full-time permanent role in a global financial services business.
  • Modern CBD offices, close to public transport.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture, with regular company events and team activities.
  • A leadership team that values work–life balance - your hours are respected, with no expectation of regular overtime.

Please note: To be considered, you must have full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency).

Apply now or contact Farrah at Keegan Adams Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Consultant: Farrah Towers

Principal Consultant

Reference number : 12359

Profession : Accounting & Finance

Company : Keegan Adams

Date posted : 20th Aug, 2025

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