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

Apply Today
Please send your CV to [email protected]

Reference Number: 06800-0013300917

This is an on-site position.

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