The Opportunity We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Payroll Adviser to join our team in Sydney. In this role you will work closely with the Payroll Team and will build key internal and external relationships with various stakeholders and auditors. Please note, this is a parental cover until April 2027 What you’ll do End to end monthly payroll processing for approx 1900 staff Calculation of casual timesheets, leave, overtime, etc Processing of leave requests and monitoring of leave accruals Masterfile data entry Verification of all data entry Production of all payroll reports Month end and year end Chris21 processes Manual and termination payment calculations Monthly and ad hoc Chris21 and Workday Excel reporting Monthly overtime billing to Finance Monthly Payroll reconciliations Autonomously manage client base and attend to staff queries with highly developed customer service focus Monthly superannuation reconciliations and payments to super funds Monthly PAYG reconciliations and payments Monthly payroll tax reconciliations and payments What you’ll bring Minimum 5 years’ experience using Chris21 preferred, not limited to Experience using Workday (preferred but not required) Minimum intermediate level Excel spreadsheeting Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work without direct supervision Attention to detail Ability to process a large volume of work accurately and adhering to strict deadlines Ability to work under pressure Excellent organisational, listening and communication skills Positive acceptance of direction and new tasks at all times Enthusiasm and energy Ability to deal with sensitive issues on a confidential basis Good understanding of ATO and LSL national legislation Ability to understand and interpret Awards (LSA & MA in particular) An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Team Business Finance Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Maximum Term Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.