📍 Sydney CBD | 6-month contract | Start ASAP
💰 $400 per day

MAYDAY is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join a leading global insurance organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a key position within a high-volume, multi-entity payroll environment, where you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and seamless end-to-end payroll delivery. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting a small team, and driving consistency across processes in a fast-paced corporate setting.

You will oversee payroll operations across a large and complex workforce, acting as a senior point of contact for all payroll-related activities. This role requires a balance of hands-on payroll expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure all processes are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with legislation and internal policies.

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery within strict deadlines
• Provide oversight and support to payroll team members, particularly during peak periods
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and discrepancies
• Maintain strong payroll controls and ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies
• Partner with HR, Finance, and key stakeholders on reporting and project initiatives
• Support audit processes and ensure payroll data integrity

• Proven experience leading payroll operations in large, complex organisations
• Strong background managing high-volume payroll environments
• Confident leader with the ability to support and guide team members
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
• Experienced in resolving complex payroll issues and escalations
• Strong stakeholder management skills across HR and Finance
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, governance, and best practice controls

If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role and add value from day one, apply now .