About the job About the Opportunity We are partnering with a large, global financial services organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a fixed-term contract during a period of transformation and increased project activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, complex environment and is confident supporting end-to-end payroll processes across multiple entities. You will join a collaborative payroll function, playing a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while supporting broader payroll initiatives. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Administration Support the delivery of fortnightly payroll processing across multiple entities Process and maintain payroll data, including: New starters and onboarding changes Employee amendments and payroll updates Terminations and final payments Superannuation, taxation, allowances and deductions Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and in line with internal processes Validate employee data as part of the payroll cycle to support accurate outcomes Payroll Compliance & Reconciliations Perform payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies and investigate variances Validate timesheets, overtime, reimbursements and variable payments Support compliance with relevant payroll legislation, including tax, superannuation and leave entitlements Stakeholder Engagement Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner Partner with the broader payroll and HR teams to resolve payroll issues efficiently Systems & Process Improvement Work across payroll systems to support BAU payroll activities and project requirements Follow established payroll controls and processes to maintain data integrity and audit compliance Contribute to process improvements and support payroll-related initiatives where required About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium-to-large or complex organisation Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation, leave entitlements and payroll compliance Experience working across multiple entities or high-volume payroll environments Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Advanced or strong Excel capability, with confidence working with large datasets The ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment Exposure to large ERP/payroll systems (experience with enterprise systems highly regarded) Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation in its market Exposure to a complex, high-performing payroll environment Opportunity to contribute during a key period of transformation and project activity Collaborative and supportive team culture Flexible working environment
