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As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experience Payroll Systems & Compliance Manager to join our team in Sydney.

This role would suit someone with a strong technical knowledge with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You will need to be confident working across complex payroll environments, maintaining data integrity and partnering with stakeholders to deliver reliable, compliant and continuously improving payroll solutions.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day payroll systems support, administration and troubleshooting across Chris21, UKG, Workday and Expert.
• Maintain payroll system integrity through configuration, data quality, access controls, system maintenance and compliance activities.
• Support system upgrades, implementations and transitions, including UKG, legislative changes such as payday super, and future platforms such as iChris.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, data validation and analysis across payroll systems and integrations, identifying and resolving discrepancies and system issues.
• Support payroll reporting, audit requirements and recurring obligations, including workers compensation and novated leases.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, process documentation and user knowledge resources.
• Partner with Payroll, IT, vendors and project teams to manage system issues, enhancements, integrations and change effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen controls, enhance data quality and reduce manual workarounds.
• Ensure sensitive payroll and employee data is managed in line with privacy, security, retention and governance requirements.
• Comply with WHS obligations and contribute to a safe and respectful workplace.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a payroll systems role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly across data integrity, reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience with system testing, upgrades, implementations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, audit, data governance and privacy requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience documenting processes, maintaining controls and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with Chris21, UKG, Workday and/or Expert is highly regarded.
• Is curious about new tech and open to learning, even better if you’re excited about AI!

Are you interested in this position?

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