Remote Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst (Power Query)

Melbourne CBD Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? This is an opportunity to join a major ASX-listed organisation and work on a complex payroll remediation project involving large-scale data analysis, Power Query modelling and regulatory reporting.
  • ASX mining business
  • Excellent remuneration

About Our Client



Our client is a highly regarded ASX-listed mining and resources organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence and investing in its people.

Recognised as an employer of choice, the organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, business-critical projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely great team and play a key role in a significant payroll remediation and compliance initiative, all while working remotely.

Job Description



Due to ongoing project requirements, our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst to support a specialist remediation project focused on historical payroll and service-related data.

Working closely with an existing remediation specialist and key internal stakeholders, you will assist with the management, validation and reporting of large volumes of payroll data. A key component of the role will involve maintaining and troubleshooting an established Power Query model used to transform historical payroll information into reporting outputs required for compliance and regulatory reporting purposes.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with complex datasets, solving problems, identifying data anomalies and combining strong technical skills with practical payroll knowledge.

  • Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise existing Power Query models.
  • Analyse and validate large volumes of historical payroll data.
  • Investigate data discrepancies, exceptions and employee-level cases.
  • Reconcile payroll data and reporting outputs.
  • Transform and prepare payroll data for submission into prescribed reporting templates.
  • Work closely with project stakeholders to identify and resolve data integrity issues.
  • Support ongoing payroll remediation activities and project deliverables.
  • Provide technical expertise to reduce reliance on external consulting support.



The Successful Applicant

  • Advanced experience with Power Query in Excel and/or Power BI.
  • Strong data analysis, reconciliation and validation capabilities.
  • Experience managing large and complex datasets.
  • Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
  • Strong Excel capability.



What's on Offer

  • Fully remote position.
  • Contract through to at least March 2027 (likely extension)
  • Opportunity to work on a significant payroll remediation project.
  • Exposure to complex data, systems and compliance challenges.
  • Supportive and collaborative project environment.
  • Immediate commencement available.



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7140962
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-112026-7140962
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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