Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsMarket-leading WFH flexExcellent remunerationAbout Our ClientOur client is a large national organisation with a significant workforce across Australia, operating within a highly regulated environment and managing a very high-volume payroll function. With more than 20 Awards and Enterprise Agreements in scope, the organisation has established a sophisticated payroll governance and compliance framework designed to proactively identify and mitigate risk before issues arise.The business is recognised for its collaborative culture, exceptional leadership team and commitment to continuous improvement. Employees enjoy outstanding flexibility, including working from the office just one day per week, with potential remote working options available for the right candidate. This is an organisation that takes a forward-thinking, preventative approach to payroll compliance rather than waiting to react to issues after they occur.Job DescriptionThe Payroll Governance & Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening payroll governance, enhancing compliance controls and supporting payroll audit activities across the organisation.Working closely with Payroll, HR, Legal, Audit and Technology stakeholders, you will help ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and internal governance requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives.Conduct payroll compliance reviews, testing and audit activitiesInvestigate payroll discrepancies and undertake root cause analysisSupport and maintain payroll governance and compliance frameworksMaintain compliance risk registers and control documentationInterpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislationAnalyse large payroll data sets to identify risks and anomaliesPrepare compliance reporting and management insightsPartner with Payroll, HR, Legal and Audit stakeholders on compliance initiativesIdentify opportunities to strengthen payroll controls and processesSupport internal and external audit requirements with quality documentation and evidence packsThe Successful ApplicantStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise AgreementsExperience working within a large, complex and high-volume payroll environmentAdvanced analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsHigh attention to detail and a proactive mindsetExperience using payroll systems and Excel to analyse payroll dataA passion for continuous improvement and strengthening payroll compliance outcomesWhat's on OfferSpecialist payroll governance and compliance opportunitySignificant organisational scale and complexityExposure to 20+ Awards and Enterprise AgreementsHybrid working with only one office day per weekPotential remote working optionsSupportive and highly experienced leadership teamGenuine career progression opportunitiesOpportunity to make a tangible impact on payroll governance, risk and compliance outcomesMarket-leading organisation with a proactive compliance cultureContactJonathan DawsonQuote job refJN-092026-7097815Phone number+(61) 415142246Job summaryFunctionAccounting & FinanceSpecialisationPayrollIndustryFast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)LocationMelbourne CBDJob TypePermanentConsultant nameJonathan DawsonConsultant phone+(61) 415142246Job ReferenceJN-092026-7097815Work from HomeWork from Home or Hybrid
