Payroll Compliance Specialist

• $135k - $145k + Super | Macquarie Park NSW 2113 | 2 Days WFH & Free Parking
  
• Excellent payroll & award knowledge required with a strong interest in Audit
  
• Move away from BAU and in a strategic compliance and audit focused role
  

Newly created role driving payroll compliance & audit excellence using iChris and UKG. Ideal for a detail-driven payroll professional moving from BAU.

THE CLIENT
Work for a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence in payroll operations. This business is committed to compliance, governance, and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will have real impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll specialist with strong audit or compliance experience to step into a critical role supporting risk management and payroll integrity.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office, 2 from home
  
• Full time permanent position
  
• Opportunity to influence compliance frameworks and internal controls
  
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
  
• Onsite parking and close to public transport (Macquarie Park location)
  
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  
• Excellent employee benefits (shared upon application)
  

THE ROLE

• End-to-end responsibility for payroll compliance, governance, and audit readiness
  
• Regular review of payroll processes to ensure alignment with legislation, awards, and EBAs
  
• Lead internal and external payroll audits and support remediation activities
  
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
  
• Ensure adherence to tax, superannuation, and statutory obligations
  
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to strengthen controls
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
  
• Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
  

THE PERSON

• Strong payroll experience with a focus on compliance, audit, or risk
  
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and EBAs
  
• Experience in audit preparation, reporting, and remediation
  
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  
• Confident stakeholder engagement across payroll, HR, and finance
  
• Experience in large or complex payroll environments preferred
  
• Exposure to iChris and UKG preferred not essential
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and present best practice
  
• Full working rights in Australia (permanent position)
  

If we have already spoken and you are already in my Payroll Network, please feel free to call or email me directly - otherwise, apply now.

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(AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment across the Sydney market for over 20 years. If this role isn't quite right, please reach out to discuss other opportunities.)