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Senior Payroll Officer - Data Migration

Melbourne Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Are you an experienced professional with a knack for delivering data migration projects? We're seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join a leading organisation in the healthcare industry and assist with a Data Migration, based in Melbourne.
  • 2 day working from home
  • 1 RDO per month and 5 weeks annual leave

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established healthcare organisation known for its focus on delivering quality services to the community. Operating as a medium-sized entity, the company is committed to innovation and excellence in its field, supporting a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Job Description

  • Provide enhanced payroll support during go-live
  • UAT testing of employee data template uploads into test
  • Review and analysis of data uploads into production system
  • Validate and process onboarding documentation (tax,
  • Review Leave balance uploads
  • Support payroll readiness and testing
  • Assist with first pay cycle processing and validation
  • Respond to onboarding-related payroll queries
  • Identify risks and process issues
  • Process payroll accurately and on time
  • Provide payroll advice and support
  • Support employee lifecycle processes
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and policy

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Ofiicer should have:

  • Proven experience in a large, complex, high-volume payroll environment
  • SAP payroll experience (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP/PCC)
  • Experience supporting payroll projects, implementations, or large-scale onboarding/data migration
  • Strong data validation, reconciliation, and UAT/testing capability
  • Experience with payroll readiness, first pay validation, and hypercare support
  • Sound knowledge of enterprise agreements, awards, superannuation, and salary packaging
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, particularly across large datasets
  • Intermediate Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive improvements



Desirable:

  • Experience in healthcare payroll
  • Exposure to HRIS implementations or bulk onboarding activities
  • UKG (Kronos) experience
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (HR, Finance, or related)
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives



What's on Offer

  • Enjoy salary packaging to maximise your earnings.
  • Benefit from one rostered day off (RDO) each month for a better work-life balance.
  • Flexible hours and two days from home.
  • 5 week annual leave.
  • Be part of a supportive and progressive company culture in the healthcare industry.
  • Located in Melbourne, offering a convenient and vibrant work location.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Payroll Officer, we encourage you to apply now and become a key contributor to this exciting opportunity in Melbourne.

Contact
Jessica Starns
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047160
Phone number
+61 386166222

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jessica Starns
Consultant phone
+61 386166222
Job Reference
JN-062026-7047160
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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