Assistant Payroll Lead

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Robert Half Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Assistant Payroll Lead

South Sydney (office role) | Close to Public Transport | $110K-$140K + Super (DOE)

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark?

A well-established construction/engineering company in South Sydney is looking for an Assistant Payroll Lead to join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who wants to combine hands-on payroll work with system transformation and team support. This role is office-based (just minutes from public transport), where you'll enjoy working closely with Finance, HR, and the wider business.

Why You'll Love It

Salary $110K-$140K + super (depending on relevant experience)

Be part of an exciting payroll system migration project (Employment Hero to Dayforce)

Hands-on, varied role, being involved in payroll and interesting projects

Collaborative team culture in a stable, reputable business

Step-up opportunity to grow into payroll leadership

What You'll Be Doing

  • Assisting in the management of end-to-end payroll for a large workforce
  • Running weekly payrolls when required
  • Supporting and guiding payroll team members
  • Acting as the go-to contact for payroll queries
  • Partnering with HR and Finance to streamline processes
  • Playing a key role in the payroll system migration project
  • Keeping payroll compliant with EBAs, legislation, and company policies

What We're Looking For

  • Strong senior payroll experience (construction/engineering or EBA environments a plus)
  • Experience with Dayforce is a must have
  • Knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and reporting
  • Confident managing high-volume weekly payrolls
  • A team player with attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Someone who thrives in an office-based, collaborative environment

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