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Payroll specialist

Sydney
Morgan Mckinley
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

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
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