" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePayroll Specialist\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"4810\"\u003e Banking \u0026amp; Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"4811\"\u003e Credit \u0026amp; Collections \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"4812\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"4813\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading Financial Services Group\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttractive salary ane benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCBD location with a flexible working environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePayroll Services Specialist\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a strong focus on its people, customers and partners. As the organisation continues to invest in its people services, technology and processes, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003ePayroll Services Specialist\u003c/strong\u003e to join its People \u0026amp; Culture team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on payroll role with genuine scope to make an impact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a large employee population, while also helping identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance the employee experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking as part of a specialist People Services team, you\u0026rsquo;ll play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of fortnightly payroll and related services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcessing and maintaining \u003cstrong\u003efortnightly payroll\u003c/strong\u003e for a large employee population, ensuring payments are accurate, timely and compliant.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging payroll adjustments, new starters, terminations, leave reconciliations, parental leave payments and one-off payments such as bonuses, commissions and referrals.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring timesheet and scheduling data and resolving discrepancies before payroll processing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the integration and accuracy of data between \u003cstrong\u003eWorkforce Management, HRIS and payroll systems\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplying relevant payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation requirements, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding guidance to People \u0026amp; Culture and business stakeholders on Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting changes to policies, Awards and agreements within the payroll system.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResponding to employee and stakeholder enquiries through the organisation\u0027s service platform, providing timely and high-quality resolutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging end-of-fortnight, month-end and year-end payroll processes and reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigating payroll issues and errors, identifying root causes and helping implement preventative controls.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting payroll risk management, control activities and operational assurance processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;re an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in getting the detail right while providing a genuinely positive service experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5+ years\u0027 payroll experience\u003c/strong\u003e, preferably supporting a workforce of 1,000+ employees.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience across the \u003cstrong\u003eend-to-end payroll lifecycle\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience with \u003cstrong\u003eTime \u0026amp; Attendance systems\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including taxation, superannuation, leave and employment conditions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience interpreting \u003cstrong\u003emultiple Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive payroll systems experience; \u003cstrong\u003eDayforce/Ceridian Dayforce\u003c/strong\u003e experience is highly desirable.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Excel and general systems capability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional written and verbal communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e To be considered for this role, please apply to Lanson Partners using the link below.\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1128850\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "