Payroll Specialist & Project Lead - Geelong

Job title : Payroll Specialist & Project Lead - Geelong
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000 + super
Contact name : Emma Kennedy
Contact email : ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : EKG6312
  • Play a key role in a project capacity, whereby you can enhance your career
  • Attractive salary dependent on experience | $100,000 - $110,000 + super
  • Geelong location | Work for a leading business during an exciting growth period
  • Flexible working environment | Join a supportive & knowledgeable team

About the Client:
Our client is a market leading and innovative ASX listed business who are at the forefront of their industry. Their vision is to deliver service excellence while internally, develop and progress their staff. With a strong commitment to developing a positive culture within the business, this organisation has been able to expand over recent years to become the clear leader in their field and an instantly recognisable business. As a result of company growth and an exciting period of transformation, a brilliant opportunity has become available for a dynamic Payroll professional who has proven experience in the field to join their collaborative team as soon as possible, on a long term basis.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, and working as part of a project team your duties will include:
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Payroll, including Time and Attendance, Award Interpretation, Compliance, and Training, providing insights on business processes, strategic direction, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide advise and support to the Project Manager and team on system design/redesign, process workflows, queries, and issue resolution from a Payroll perspective.
  • Contribute to the development of guidelines and procedures to optimise the use of new technology and enhance the end-user experience.
  • Design and execute test scripts to validate Payroll-related business processes.
  • Review and approve User Acceptance Testing (UAT) outcomes and related documentation for the Payroll function.
  • Create and manage data and templates to fully leverage system capabilities.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure that functional deliverables meet required quality standards and align with business needs.
  • Contribute to the creation of user documentation and intranet content, including reference materials for end-users.
  • Support the delivery of functional training sessions for leaders and employees as needed.
  • Assist in communication efforts, project closure activities, and post-implementation reviews.

About You:
To be considered successful as a Payroll professional in this business, you will have proven prior experience within a similar payroll role and project environment. The ideal individual will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to provide support & training in a team environment, and have a keen eye for detail. You must have strong stakeholder management skills and highly effective interpersonal skills. You will have strong time management skills and prior experience in a busy payroll environment. 

What's on Offer / Benefits:
  • Office based in Geelong with excellent flexible / hybrid working arrangements  
  • Attractive salary $100,000 - $110,000 + super (experience dependent)
  • Exciting opportunity to be part of this companies' transformational journey
  • Supportive and approachable management / leadership team
  • Close knit, collaborative and friendly team environment
  • Initial 12 month fixed term contract (with longer term potential)

How to Apply: 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Kennedy at ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au