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HR Business Partner - Compliance & Transformation

Sydney, New South Wales
remote
Contract/Temporary
200000 - 200000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The company:Our client is a well-established multinational organisation with a significant Australian workforce and a complex operating environment.They are undertaking a major uplift across their people, employment compliance and manager capability frameworks and are looking for an experienced HR professional to take the lead across several high-priority projects.This is a role for someone who brings deep employee relations expertise, strong employment law knowledge and the confidence to navigate complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous people matters.The role:<ul><li>Lead a significant employee relations and employment compliance portfolio, providing practical advice across complex ER matters, employment legislation, awards, classifications, contracts and employee risk.</li><li>Review and strengthen the organisation's Australian HR compliance framework, including award coverage, employment arrangements, payroll compliance and remediation of identified gaps.</li><li>Lead the people-related components of a broader AML/CTF regulatory uplift, including role classification, employee screening, training, governance and remediation.</li><li>Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Payroll and senior HR stakeholders to assess risk, validate findings and implement practical, sustainable controls.</li><li>Identify and manage potential employee, financial and regulatory exposure, including developing remediation plans where required and ensuring issues are appropriately documented and closed.</li><li>Review and enhance HR policies, processes, contracts, documentation and employee lifecycle controls to ensure they are legally sound and fit for purpose.</li><li>Develop and embed a manager capability program covering employment law, procedural fairness, protected rights, complaint management, decision-making and when to involve HR.</li><li>Provide clear, commercially minded advice to senior stakeholders and bring structure, momentum and sound judgement to a complex six-month transformation program.</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>Strong employee relations experience is essential - you will be comfortable navigating complex ER matters, employment legislation, workplace investigations, performance, conduct, grievances and sensitive employee issues.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, classifications, contracts and associated compliance obligations.</li><li>Experience working in a complex, regulated organisation, ideally across a broad HR or people-risk portfolio. Financial services experience is ideal.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading HR compliance, remediation, governance or transformation projects from assessment through to implementation.</li><li>Confident partnering with senior leaders, Legal, Payroll, Risk and Compliance, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical action.</li><li>Highly credible, pragmatic and commercially minded, with excellent judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.</li><li>Comfortable operating autonomously, bringing structure to ambiguity and taking ownership of a substantial project portfolio.</li></ul>What's on offer:<ul><li>6-month contract with a well-established multinational organisation.</li><li>A broad and genuinely interesting portfolio spanning employee relations, employment compliance, regulatory uplift and manager capability.</li><li>High-level exposure across HR, Legal, Risk, Compliance and senior business stakeholders.</li><li>The opportunity to make a tangible impact by strengthening frameworks, resolving identified risks and embedding sustainable ways of working.</li><li>Flexible working environment and a collaborative, professional culture.</li><li>Immediate start preferred.</li></ul> If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.This is a hybrid position.Reference number: 06800-0013517514 </td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5zZXN0aWMuNDQ2MjkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-05T22:24:49Z

Payroll Expert

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
110000 - 125000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="652"><tbody><tr><td width="478">Payroll Specialist (APAC role)Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 + Super | Sydney CBD | 2 days WFH The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a highly regarded multinational professional financial services organisation on a permanent basis.Based in the heart of Sydney CBD, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function across the APAC region, supporting employees across Australia, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan.Reporting directly to the Head of HR APAC, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while also contributing to HR data management, reporting and process improvements.This is a standalone position suited to someone who is confident working autonomously, takes genuine ownership of their work and has strong technical payroll capabilities, particularly when it comes to manual payroll calculations. The OrganisationOur client is a globally recognised professional financial services organisation with an established presence across more than 65 countries worldwide.With headquarters in Sydney and the United States, the business operates across major financial centres globally, providing specialist advisory services across capital markets, shareholder engagement and sustainability.You will be joining a highly regarded multinational business with a fantastic workplace culture, a stunning CBD office and an internationally connected working environment. What's on Offer?<ul><li>Competitive salary, depending on experience</li><li>Flexible working arrangements: 2 days working from home per week.</li><li>Prime CBD location: Stunning office in the heart of Sydney CBD.</li><li>Fantastic culture: Join a collaborative, supportive and internationally connected team.</li><li>Senior exposure: Report directly to the Head of HR APAC.</li><li>Career ownership: Take responsibility for a standalone payroll function and drive improvements.</li><li>Excellent benefits: Attractive employee benefits within a globally established organisation. </li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll across Australia and Asia and ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Independently process Australian payroll, including manual calculations, terminations, redundancies and complex adjustments.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, manage employee queries and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and partner with Finance on payroll accounting and reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local taxation, superannuation, EBA requirements and employment legislation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and streamline payroll processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate employee data across core HR, payroll and finance systems, including NetSuite and ADP.</li><li>Perform regular data audits and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and deliver people reporting covering headcount, employee movements and payroll metrics.</li><li>Support the development of reporting dashboards and provide meaningful data insights to HR, Finance and business leaders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate reporting processes. </li></ul>About YouTo be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:<ul><li>Strong end-to-end Australian payroll experience: Essential. Hands-on experience processing payroll and completing manual payroll calculations, including terminations, redundancies, adjustments and complex employee payments.</li><li>Standalone payroll experience: Confident managing payroll independently, taking ownership of the function and working with minimal supervision.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Essential, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables as a minimum.</li><li>Australian legislation and EBA knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, EBAs, taxation and superannuation requirements.</li><li>Excellent communication skills: A confident communicator with fluent English and the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders across different levels and jurisdictions.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail: Strong accountability, accuracy and a proactive approach to resolving payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Systems experience: Experience working with ADP is highly regarded.</li><li>APAC exposure: Previous experience supporting international payroll across multiple jurisdictions will be advantageous. </li></ul>Interested?If you are a technically strong Payroll Specialist who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously and being part of a fantastic multinational organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more!Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed, and reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.Apply today and send your CV directly to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for a confidential discussion. Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008cAg5">06800-0013536822</a> This is a hybrid position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjk5MzQ3LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-11-06T04:45:35Z

Assistant Accountant

Edgecliff, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
90000 - 95000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Assistant Accountant Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + SuperLove doing AP & Expenses but ready for the Assistant Accountant title?Are you an experienced Accounts Payable or Finance Officer who genuinely enjoys the transactional side of finance, but is ready to take the next step in your career?Perhaps you're already doing Assistant Accountant-level work but want a role where you can keep your strong AP and expenses expertise while gaining broader accounting exposure.If you also enjoy working in the office, being part of a close-knit team and having a genuinely great environment to come to every day, this could be the opportunity for you.Our client is a highly successful and rapidly growing property development business, which forms part of a larger established group. The property business has more than doubled its revenue over the past few years and continues to go from strength to strength.With approximately 250 employees across the broader organisation and ambitious plans for further growth, this is an exciting time to join a business that combines the stability and resources of a larger group with the culture, pace and entrepreneurial feel of a growing property business. Why this business?This is a business that has managed to create something quite special; a high-performing and professional environment without the corporate bureaucracy.Being part of a larger group provides the business with strong foundations, resources and long-term stability, while the property development arm retains a dynamic, entrepreneurial and close-knit culture.As a privately owned organisation, decisions are made quickly, people are encouraged to share ideas, and everyone has a genuine opportunity to make an impact.The Finance team is highly collaborative, with a team of 11 across the broader finance function and a close-knit team of five reporting directly into the Finance Manager.And then there's the officeThe offices are genuinely some of the nicest you'll find in Sydney; modern, spacious, beautifully designed and located just a 10-minute walk from the train station. It's an environment where people actually enjoy spending time together.It's the kind of workplace where you'll know the people around you, enjoy coming into the office and feel like you're part of something rather than just another employee. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Processing, coding and approving supplier invoices within a manual Accounts Payable environment</li><li>Managing creditor payments and coordinating weekly payment runs</li><li>Processing corporate credit cards and completing monthly reconciliations</li><li>Processing employee expense reimbursements in line with company policies</li><li>Reviewing and auditing credit card transactions and expense claims</li><li>Following up with employees regarding approvals, coding discrepancies and missing documentation</li><li>Performing general ledger coding, including GST allocation</li><li>Completing daily bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Assisting with payroll, credit card and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register yearly and completing annual updates</li><li>Assisting with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Supporting BAS preparation</li><li>Preparing expense reports and resolving reconciliation variances during month-end</li></ul> About You:We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the office, thrives as part of a collaborative team and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful and growing business.Ideally, you'll have:<ul><li>A stable and at least 5 years' experience as an Accounts Payable Officer, Finance Officer or Assistant Accountant</li><li>Strong experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment</li><li>Strong experience in expenses and corporate credit card reconciliations</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>A genuine desire to continue developing your accounting career while remaining hands-on with transactional finance</li></ul> What's in it for you?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing property business where you'll be supported by an experienced Finance Manager and surrounded by a collaborative team.You'll have the opportunity to step up into an Assistant Accountant title without losing the AP and expenses responsibilities you enjoy, while gradually broadening your accounting knowledge and taking on more responsibility.Add in a beautiful office, a genuinely welcoming team, flexible working hours and free lunches, and this is a workplace that offers much more than just a job.If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, challenged and given genuine room to develop, we'd love to hear from you.Please reach out to Yani Bormans if you're interested via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008OhyT">06800-0013526889</a> </td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjU4NjcwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-16T04:56:52Z

Financial Accountant

Homebush, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
100000 - 120000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Financial Accountant (Hybrid) The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity is available for a Financial Accountant to join a collaborative and fast-paced organisation, supporting a broad range of financial and accounting activities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, budgeting and compliance. The position involves extensive stakeholder management, partnering with department managers across the organisation to oversee cost centres, monitor financial performance and provide insights into budget variances. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accountant who enjoys working with stakeholders across the business, taking ownership of financial processes and Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage monthly financial close activities, including journals, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports, analyse financial results and investigate variances against budget.</li><li>Oversee all cost centres across the organisation, partnering with department managers to monitor expenditure, track performance and maintain budget accountability.</li><li>Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing financial guidance and helping non-finance managers understand their financial results.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, working collaboratively with budget owners to support financial planning.</li><li>Coordinate audit preparation and support reporting obligations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses to information requests.</li><li>Oversee payroll operations, related reconciliations and associated regulatory reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheet accounts and fixed asset information.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, compliance activities and other financial administration requirements.</li><li>Assist with financial analysis, reporting improvements and ad hoc projects as required by the Senior Finance Manager.</li><li>Contribute to the smooth running of the finance function and provide support to colleagues when needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy and strengthen financial controls.</li></ul> About YouYou are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys combining technical accounting with stakeholder engagement. Confident communicating with people across different functions, you can translate financial information into practical insights and help managers make informed decisions.You are organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change. You take ownership of your work, pay close attention to detail and look for opportunities to make processes more efficient.Ideally, you will bring: <ul><li>Approximately 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, either in industry or transitioning from a professional services environment.</li><li>A sound understanding of Australian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Experience with month-end reporting, journals, reconciliations and general ledger management.</li><li>Exposure to cost centre reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the confidence to engage with managers across different functions.</li><li>The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with payroll processes and related compliance requirements.</li><li>Familiarity with accounting software and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.</li><li>Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A collaborative approach, initiative and an interest in continuous improvement.</li></ul> Qualifications and Requirements<ul><li>Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.</li><li>CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards professional accreditation.</li><li>Full Australian working rights.</li><li>Willingness to complete any relevant employment screening requirements.</li></ul> What's on Offer?<ul><li>A varied role covering financial accounting, payroll, budgeting and reporting.</li><li>Ownership of cost centre oversight across the organisation.</li><li>Extensive interaction with stakeholders and department managers.</li><li>Opportunities to develop business partnering and commercial finance skills.</li><li>A supportive team environment with access to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements and ongoing professional development.</li><li>The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve finance processes across the business.</li></ul> Next stepsApply today or send your CV directly to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for a confidential discussion. Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000008Ofmz">06800-0013534235</a>) This is a hybrid OR remote OR on-site position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjI2NzAzLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-29T04:35:45Z

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