Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExcellent WFH flexibilityCompliance, BAU & continuous improvement focusAbout Our ClientOur client is a well‑established organisation operating at scale, with a payroll environment complex enough to genuinely challenge and engage an experienced payroll professional. Importantly, this is a business where payroll is respected, listened to, and properly supported.The organisation is currently undergoing a payroll system implementation alongside broader payroll uplift, creating an environment where strong payroll practitioners can have real influence. There is a proactive, compliance‑first mindset - with leadership focused on robust checks, reconciliations, and doing things properly rather than rushing outcomes.From a flexibility perspective, the organisation offers excellent work‑from‑home arrangements and is genuinely flexible around start and finish times. Trust, outcomes, and professionalism are prioritised over rigid attendance or micromanagement.Leadership support is another key differentiator. The Executive Leadership Team genuinely values payroll and compliance, understands the risks of getting it wrong, and backs the function accordingly - through investment, realistic expectations, and respect for payroll expertise.Job DescriptionDeliver accurate and compliant fortnightly end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple entities and states.Perform robust pre‑ and post‑pay checks, validations and reconciliations, including bank, GL and third‑party payments.Manage terminations, new starters and out‑of‑cycle pay runs, applying appropriate controls and approvals.Support statutory and compliance obligations, including payroll tax reconciliations, superannuation and STP reporting.Assist with audits, compliance reviews and remediation activities, providing accurate supporting documentation.Validate payroll outputs, challenging results where required.Identify and escalate payroll risks, discrepancies and control gaps, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain clear process documentation to support strong payroll governance and audit readiness.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.The Successful ApplicantExcellent communication skillsExperience with SAPStrong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations and compliance controlsExperience supporting payroll tax reconciliations, STP, audits and compliance reviewsThe ability to operate effectively during processing cycles and periods of system changeDetail‑oriented, sceptical where it matters, and committed to accuracyComfortable flexing between BAU delivery and compliance or remediation workPragmatic, collaborative and calm under pressureWhat's on Offer$140,000 packageGenuine hybrid of BAU payroll and compliance / uplift workExcellent work‑life balance with real WFH flexibilitySupportive, collaborative payroll teamStrong leadership backing for payroll excellenceOpportunity to contribute during a meaningful period of change12 month FTC with opportunity for extension / permContactJonathan DawsonQuote job refJN-042026-6988866Phone number+(61) 415142246Job summaryFunctionAccounting & FinanceSpecialisationPayrollIndustryTechnology & TelecomsLocationMelbourne CBDJob TypePermanentConsultant nameJonathan DawsonConsultant phone+(61) 415142246Job ReferenceJN-042026-6988866
