- Initial temporary position with long term potential
- Initial 4-month temporary position with strong likelihood of extension
- Hybrid opportunity - 1 day in office / 4 days home
The organisation is committed to delivering high quality education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead meaningful lives and make a positive impact in the world. Guided by a long-term strategic plan, it aims to provide an inspiring educational experience while achieving key organisational objectives. Success is underpinned by the values of Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, with all employees playing a role in supporting these goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct payroll reviews and validate hours, pay rates, allowances and entitlements
- Perform high-risk employee payroll testing and multi-year anal
- Test payroll controls, approvals, reconciliations and segregation of duties
- Validate compliance with industrial agreements and payroll legislation
- Review termination payments and pro-rata calculations.
- Analyse payroll data to identify anomalies, risks and control issues.
- Escalate recurring payroll issues and control failures.
- Conduct onsite and remote payroll assurance reviews.
- Prepare assurance reports and support executive and board reporting.
- Monitor and track remediation actions to completion.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in payroll audit, compliance, governance and assurance activities, with the ability to identify risks and ensure adherence to legislative and industrial obligations.
- Strong analytical capability, including the ability to review large datasets, identify anomalies, investigate issues and provide practical recommendations.
- Experience working with enterprise payroll and HRIS platforms.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and confidently liaise with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high-quality outcomes while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency across payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to navigate complex payroll and reporting environments.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- A collaborative and adaptable team player who can work autonomously when required while contributing positively within a broader team environment.
What’s on Offer
- Immediate start
- Initial 4-month temporary position with strong likelihood of extension
- Excellent hybrid working model (4 days from home / 1 day in the office)
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team
- Exposure to a complex and evolving payroll landscape
- Collaborative, high volume and fast-paced working environment
How to Apply
Click the link below to apply online.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kye Barlow at kbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au
