Payroll specialist (2 days in the office / 3 days wfh) (melbourne)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Australian financial services organisation, recognised for its innovation, strong market position, and consistent profitability. Operating within a highly regulated environment, they prioritise accuracy, integrity, and best-in-class systems to support both employees and stakeholders. This is an employer of choice offering a genuinely supportive and flexible culture, backed by significant investment in systems, people, and infrastructure.

Key Benefits

• Free childcare available in the office during school holidays
• Adaptable hybrid working (4 days in the office per fortnight)
• Free food provided in the office
• Highly profitable and stable business with strong growth trajectory
• Exceptionally well-resourced payroll team with strong leadership
• Recently implemented Workday Payroll , driving efficiency and automation

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll processing while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies. You will play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting employees, and collaborating across Finance and People Culture teams.

• End-to-end payroll processing, including regular, off‐cycle, and termination payments
• Accurate calculation of salaries, wages, overtime, allowances, and deductions
• Processing of bonuses, back payments, and complex termination calculations
• Ensuring compliance with tax, superannuation, and industrial relations obligations
• Award interpretation and management of complex payroll scenarios
• Payroll reconciliations (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, WorkCover)
• Month‐end reporting, journals, and payroll‐related financial analysis
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records within Workday
• Supporting audits, STP reporting, and year‐end processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries across the business

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation, superannuation, and payroll tax
• Ability to interpret modern awards and manage complex payroll scenarios
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills