Payroll Project Team Leader

• $60/hr - $65/hr + Super

• Close to public transport

• People-first culture

This well-established organisation operates within Australia's education sector and is recognised for the quality and integrity of its operations. With a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and clear pathways for career progression, it offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where payroll professionals can build a long-term career.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Project Team Lead to join this organisation and take ownership of its payroll compliance and remediation projects. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will guide a capable team and your responsibilities will include :

• Plan and steer payroll projects from start to finish, keeping them on track against legislation, internal policy and wider business goals
• Manage the calculation and payment of back-pay and remediation claims, including intricate adjustments and interest components
• Keep payroll running to standard through regular auditing and review of pay outcomes before and after each cycle
• Spot potential risks early, shape practical solutions and support the team to put them in place, referring the trickier matters upward
• Partner closely with HR, systems and business teams to keep everyone aligned and informed
• Champion smarter ways of working across processes, controls and payroll technology
• Set the standards for governance, quality and team performance and make sure they stick
• Build the team's know-how through hands-on coaching and well-designed training

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced payroll professional with 8–9 years' experience, including time in a leadership capacity within a complex payroll environment. You bring in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and a proven track record in compliance, remediation and process improvement. Detail-focused and discreet, you combine strong technical skills with the ability to lead a team, explain payroll clearly and build trust at every level.

To apply, please submit your application through the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Jenny Po at Lawson Elliott on (02) 8274 0209 8274 0209), quoting reference JP18114.