Payroll Analyst

Job title : Payroll Analyst
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000 plus superannuation
Contact name : Daniel Close
Contact email : dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1184098
  • Flexible working arrangements | Ability to work from home entirely
  • Newly created role | Very attractive salary package
  • Contract until end of September, 2022
The Organisation
Our client is a well established and successful company that is going from strength-to-strength. They have a high performing culture and offer generous salary packages coupled with low staff turnover. Due to recent project work, they require the assistance of an experienced senior payroll candidate with an analytical skill set to join them until September 2022 as a minimum. Working among a supportive environment, with the ability to take the reigns and lead change, this is a new role, and a great opportunity for a payroll professional who is looking for their next challenge.

Position Description
This role is responsible for working in partnership with the Senior Payroll Manager to develop and implement significant improvements to payroll processes.

Reporting into the Payroll Manager and working closely alongside HR, your main tasks will include:
  • Providing advanced expertise and specialist advice for payroll awards, industrial agreements and statutory requirements 
  • Providing a consultative approach to rectifying and advising on appropriate courses of action
  • Provide value-add analysis and commentary to stakeholders across the business
  • Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide recommendations
  • Provide payroll support for key projects related to the implementation of new and existing systems
  • Assisting with Payroll management within the division for major
    business and/ or system changes
  • Working in partnership with project stakeholders and BAU
    colleagues

The Successful Candidate 
To be a success in this role you will possess:
  • Previous experience in a similar Payroll Analyst/ Senior Payroll processing position using Chris 21
  • Confidence in leading analytical projects and recommending change
  • Understanding of and experience interpreting Awards/EBAs
  • High level attention to detail and accuracy
  • A demonstrated ability to communicate complex matters in a simplified manner
  • Forward thinking mindset with a keen desire to lead change
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with clear communication techniques

Additional Benefits 
  • Extremely flexible working arrangements - ability to work from home entirely
  • Newly created role you can make your own
  • Work for a company that places well-being first
  • Attractive salary in a long term role
How To Apply 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Close on 0431 284 815 or dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au