Overview
In this pivotal role you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and legal compliance of payroll processes across multiple pay entities and systems. Based at our Head Office, you will act as a subject‐matter expert in payroll legislation, industrial instruments, internal controls, system governance and audit readiness, focusing on minimising compliance risks, improving payroll processes, and ensuring the organisation meets all obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and implement changes to payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation rules, ATO requirements, and Fair Work obligations.
* Maintain payroll policies, control frameworks and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational consistency.
* Conduct internal audits of payroll processes, system configurations, award interpretations and time‐and‐attendance data; lead responses to external audits and regulatory reviews (FWO, ATO, State Revenue Office).
* Oversee compliance with wage theft legislation; identify payroll compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Monitor data integrity across payroll, rostering and time‐and‐attendance systems, ensuring platform alignment.
* Support payroll system governance, reviewing and approving configuration changes, upgrades and patches in collaboration with IT, HRIS and vendors.
* Prepare compliance reports, analyse payroll trends and exceptions, and draft management responses to audit findings.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Payroll, HR or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Certified Payroll Professional certification or similar accreditation desirable.
* Extensive experience in payroll compliance, governance or audit in a complex, multi‐entity environment.
* Demonstrated expertise in interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation (Fair Work Act, wage‐theft laws, superannuation).
* Hands‐on experience with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and internal control frameworks.
* Detail‐oriented, proactive approach that anticipates risks before they escalate.
* Collaborative problem‐solving skills, balancing compliance rigour with outcome‐focused solutions.
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