Payroll Technical & Governance lead

REQ-10110562
03/03/2026
HR Expertise
Sydney, Australia
ING Bank

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The role focuses on technical interpretation, governance design, risk management, and platform oversight, safeguarding ING against compliance failures, audit findings, and reputational risk. This position is a specialist lead role responsible for the technical, legal, and governance integrity of payroll. It is distinct from business‑as‑usual payroll operations and people management.

Scope of the role

The role has accountability for:

Technical assessment, configuration, and oversight of payroll platforms
Interpretation and application of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and industrial instruments
Design, implementation, and maintenance of payroll‑specific governance frameworks
Identification, assessment, and mitigation of payroll technical and legal risks
Payroll audit readiness and response (internal and external)
Continuous improvement of payroll controls and compliance processes

Key accountabilities

Lead technical reviews and configuration of payroll systems to ensure legislative compliance and best practice
Monitor payroll‑related legislative and regulatory changes and ensure timely system updates
Design and maintain payroll governance frameworks, policies, and control environments
Drive payroll audit readiness and coordinate responses to audit activity
Identify payroll compliance risks and implement effective, sustainable controls
Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and external payroll vendors to deliver compliant solutions
Produce clear, defensible documentation and evidence for regulators and auditors
Act as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor on payroll technical and governance matters

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