This is a Payroll Systems and Projects Specialist role with Anglicare Sydney based in Macquarie Park, NSW, AU Anglicare Sydney Role Seniority - mid level More about the Payroll Systems and Projects Specialist role at Anglicare Sydney Play a key role in strengthening payroll systems and projects at Anglicare Sydney At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the care to make it happen. As a well‑respected not‑for‑profit with more than 170 years of service, we support people across aged care, community services and corporate functions - enabling reliable, compliant and people‑centred payroll services that support our workforce every day. Our People & Customer – Shared Services team plays a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, system integrity and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values‑led organisation while supporting essential payroll systems and projects in a purpose‑driven environment. Know you can. Believe we will. Your opportunity As the HR Payroll Systems and Projects Officer , you will support the People Services Manager and Payroll team by leading and contributing to payroll‑related systems, integrations and projects. You will act as a subject matter expert across payroll systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, system accuracy and continuous improvement across processes. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on payroll systems expertise with project work in a complex, high‑volume environment. With integrity and care, you will: Support accurate and timely payroll processing in line with legislation, industrial instruments and organisational procedures Act as subject matter expert for payroll‑related systems, including Chris21 and Workday (Absence, Time and Compensation) Maintain and update payroll system configuration in response to legislative and policy changes Monitor system upgrades, participate in UAT, and respond to system integration issues Lead and contribute to payroll‑related projects, ensuring risks and impacts are well understood Coordinate and resolve payroll system issues in partnership with IT and relevant stakeholders Contribute to the development, documentation and improvement of payroll processes and work instructions Support training, coaching and knowledge‑sharing within the payroll function What you’ll bring You are a detail‑driven and collaborative payroll systems professional who thrives in complex environments and values accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement. You enjoy working as a trusted SME and supporting teams through change. You will also bring: Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll systems support Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll processes and time & attendance systems Proven experience working with Chris21 (essential) and Workday (strongly desirable) Demonstrated project experience within payroll or HR systems environments Experience with process improvement and system configuration Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume, complex environment Why Anglicare? At Anglicare Sydney, we provide meaningful opportunities and choice — for the people we support and for the people who work with us. You’ll join a trusted, purpose‑led organisation where values guide decisions, and integrity, compassion and excellence underpin our work. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to reliable payroll outcomes that directly support our people and our mission. On top of that, you’ll enjoy: Flexible working arrangements Salary packaging benefits to increase your take‑home pay Access to learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives Discounts across hundreds of retailers A supportive, values‑driven team culture Ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes? To apply for this role, please click the Apply button. All applicants will receive a response. Anglicare Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion. While we are guided by Christian‑based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency résumés and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés. Application Close Date: May 13, 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Anglicare Sydney team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ✅ Supporting payroll processing Acting as subject matter expert Leading payroll projects Key Strengths Payroll systems support Knowledge of payroll legislation Project management ️ Chris21 and Workday expertise Process improvement Microsoft Office skills A Final Note: This is a role with Anglicare Sydney not with Hatch.
