Overview
Our client is a nationwide not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children, families, and communities, with operations spanning across multiple states and territories. Since establishment over 20 years ago, the organisation has focused on delivering high-quality care and family services aimed at creating lasting, positive change in people's lives. They value inclusion and diversity within the team and the communities they serve.
The role is fully remote (work from home 100%) with the ability to work from various sites in Melbourne if you would like.
The Role
Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will play a key role within a collaborative national team, contributing to the accurate and efficient delivery of payroll services. You'll be supported by a hands-on and knowledgeable leader who values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is a temporary role that will start immediately for 4 months, with a strong possibility for permanency for the successful candidate.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple business units and jurisdictions
Ensuring all payroll activity complies with relevant awards, agreements, taxation and superannuation obligations
Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies in a timely manner
Supporting the integration and optimisation of payroll systems and workflows
Maintaining data integrity and preparing reports to support compliance and business insight
Collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure payroll processes are aligned and streamlined
Assisting in system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
Providing guidance and support to junior team members as needed
Contributing to payroll year-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting
Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with critical payroll deadlines and audit requirements
Why should you apply?
Make an impact
in a national organisation where your payroll expertise directly supports employee experience.
Collaborative team culture
with approachable leadership and opportunities for peer learning and growth.
Work on meaningful projects
including system upgrades, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Job stability and purpose
in a values-driven, not-for-profit environment focused on people and community.
Flexible work options
(100% remote) and strong organisational support for work-life balance and wellbeing
The Successful Candidate
To succeed in this role, you'll bring solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing within medium to large organisations. You're confident working with complex payroll scenarios and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience in end-to-end payroll processing across multiple sites or business units
Strong knowledge of awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, and tax obligations
Proficient in payroll systems and time & attendance platforms (e.g. Chris21, Preceda, SAP, Aurion, UKG etc)
High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and reporting skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Comfortable working to strict deadlines and supporting broader P&C; and finance objectives
If you're looking to join a supportive, nationally focused team and work under an experienced, people-first Payroll Lead, apply now!
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