An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Transformation Specialist to play a key role in a large-scale finance transformation program within a leading, diversified organisation. This is a 12-month fixed term contract, focused on modernising payroll operations, driving standardisation, and strengthening governance across a multi-entity environment.
Working within a Shared Services model, you will collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and Transformation teams to deliver best-practice payroll processes and systems while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and time & attendance platforms
- Experience supporting payroll implementations and working within project environments
- Confident in payroll data analysis, validation, and handling complex calculations (e.g. backpay, accruals, EBAs, remediation)
- Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation including PAYG, Super, STP and payroll tax
- Experience with data cleansing, audit, and remediation work, with an awareness of system impacts
- Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across HR, IT, Finance and external providers
- Able to manage BAU payroll responsibilities alongside project work and process improvements
- 5 - 8+ years payroll experience, including involvement in systems and transformation projects
- Deep understanding of payroll compliance, awards and EBAs
- Experience with payroll reviews, remediation or system changes
- Exposure to payroll transformation or payroll system implementations
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across HR and Finance
- A proactive approach to improving processes and controls
- Hybrid working arrangements- 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
- Working for a national reputable and growing business.
- Ongoing development and career opportunities
- On-site parking and public transport options.
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