Payroll Analyst

Bayswater Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Based in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs, this Payroll Analyst role offers the opportunity to support payroll governance, reconciliations, and compliance activities in a complex business environment. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to drive payroll accuracy, insights, and continuous improvement.
  • Hybrid flexibility with 3 days working from home each week.
  • Own meaningful payroll projects and drive continuous improvement.

About Our Client

This organisation is a highly regarded and established leader in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism sector. With a strong market presence, it is recognised for consistently delivering outstanding services and maintaining a positive, people-focused workplace culture.

Job Description

As a Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of payroll-related data across multiple entities and pay groups.
  • Performing detailed reconciliations of payroll on-costs, including superannuation, payroll tax, leave provisions, and employee entitlements.
  • Analysing payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, exceptions, and potential compliance risks.
  • Supporting the preparation of payroll data and reconciliations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
  • Monitoring superannuation contributions and assisting with compliance activities relating to legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Investigating complex payroll queries and partnering with payroll operations teams to resolve issues and improve data accuracy.
  • Assisting with payroll audits by providing reconciliations, supporting documentation, and data analysis.
  • Contributing to the enhancement of payroll controls, processes, and system efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting payroll system upgrades, implementations, testing, and configuration changes from a data validation and compliance perspective.
  • Acting as a subject matter resource for payroll data, reconciliations, and compliance-related matters across the business.
  • Working closely with the Payroll Manager to provide accurate analysis and insights that support payroll reporting, governance, and decision-making.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Analyst should have:

  • Proven experience in payroll analysis, payroll reporting, and reconciliations within a complex payroll environment.
  • Strong experience using Dayforce Payroll, which is essential for this role.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and payroll systems.
  • A solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing payroll-related reconciliations, including superannuation, payroll tax, and leave provisions.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain payroll-related matters to both payroll and non-payroll stakeholders.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancements and drive efficiencies.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Complimentary access to health and leisure clubs/gyms.
  • Discounted access to various programs.
  • A collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Permanent role based in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs.
Contact
Jessica Starns
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7026993
Phone number
+61 386166222

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Bayswater
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Starns
Consultant phone
+61 386166222
Job Reference
JN-052026-7026993
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.