Senior Payroll Officer

Our client is a globally recognized engineered solutions business with a strong presence across ANZ and APAC. They offer a stable, well-run environment with genuine long-term opportunity, and are currently going through a period of growth and internal change.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully functioning ANZ payroll, stepping in as the current Payroll Officer retires after long-term tenure.

You’ll take full ownership of 350 staff across Australia & New Zealand, working directly with regional leadership across Singapore and Malaysia, while supporting a broader APAC transformation.

Why this role stands out

• True ownership – end-to-end ANZ payroll, no layers
• Clean handover – structured transition before June
• Regional exposure – work with APAC leadership daily
• Stability + future – 12-month FTC with genuine long-term potential
• Visible impact – key role in APAC growth and HR transformation

Benefits

• Global organisation with strong reputation and long-term stability
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Supportive, collaborative team across HR, Finance & Procurement
• Exposure to regional leadership and international operations
• Structured processes with well-established payroll systems (ADP + Workday)
• Opportunity to step into a critical, business-visible role
• Real potential to transition into a permanent position

The role

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll across ANZ in a standalone capacity, supported by HR and Finance.

• End-to-end payroll processing (monthly + off‑cycle)
• 350 employees across Australia & New Zealand
• Payroll cycle: 15th of the month (split advance/arrears)
• Super, payroll tax, workers comp & monthly insurances
• Payroll journals, reporting, reconciliations & audits
• Managing employee queries via Workday
• Interpreting modern awards and ensuring compliance

What you need to succeed

• Proven experience running end-to-end payroll autonomously
• Strong knowledge of ANZ payroll legislation & modern awards
• Experience with ADP Payforce (essential)
• Comfortable working across regional stakeholders (APAC)
• High attention to detail with a compliance-first mindset

The environment

• Hybrid: Monday, Tuesday + Thursday in office
• Based in Western Sydney (Kemps Creek ideal or Paramatta)

The timing

• Role is live now
• Handover required before 1st June
• This is a priority hire - limited shortlist being presented