Payroll Lead
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee and manage the endtoend payroll function for a large complex workforce. This is a handson leadership role suited to a payroll professional who thrives in fastpaced environments values accuracy and compliance and enjoys leading and developing a small specialist to the Group Finance Manager the Payroll Lead is responsible for supervising controlling and processing payroll for 1000 employees ensuring payroll is delivered accurately on time and in compliance with relevant Awards and legislation. The role also plays a key part in strengthening payroll processes managing risk and delivering highquality service to internal role is a permanent full-time opportunity working hybrid based in our Parramatta Payroll Lead you will:Coordinate and supervise the entire payroll function including entitlements leave reconciliations general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and yearend processingEnsure legislative award tax and superannuation compliance including quality control auditsLead coach and develop a team of payroll professionals supporting capability uplift and performanceMaintain and review payroll policies and procedures ensuring they remain effective and up to dateProvide expert award interpretation advice working closely with People & Culture and external agenciesIdentify payroll risks inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvementPartner with Finance People & Culture and internal stakeholders to deliver timely accurate and confidential payroll advice and reportingAbout youYou are a highly experienced payroll professional with:Extensive payroll experience ideally 10 years including senior or lead payroll rolesDemonstrated experience supervising payroll teams and managing complex payroll operationsStrong knowledge of awards payroll legislation tax and superannuation with experience interpreting complex awardsExposure to large ERP or HCM systems (Dayforce experience strongly preferred)Strong Microsoft Excel skills and excellent attention to detailThe ability to work under pressure meet tight deadlines and manage competing prioritiesClear communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levelsExperience within the notforprofit sector and with the SCHADS Award is highly UsSettlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society we support children young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment multicultural foster care creating community engagement advocacy and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and our BenefitsSalary packaging options to receive up to $15900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnightAccess to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and to our inhouse wellbeing programsWorking alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our our Recruitment ProcessAt SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the close 19th April 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process(including the application form)and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
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Explore SSI’s human services empowering communities with settlement support, disability programs, community engagement initiatives, training and employment.
