Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong eye for detail and a passion for delivering accurate and timely payroll?
We are partnering with a leading Australian organisation seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join their People & Culture team. Reporting to the Compensation & Benefits Lead, this role will manage payroll processes across multiple pay cycles, liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors and ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
About the Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of payroll tasks, including pre-payroll activities, processing payments and managing employee queries. You will work closely with onshore and offshore Finance teams, People & Culture colleagues and external service providers to maintain smooth payroll operations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Deliver pre-payroll administrative tasks for fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.
* Process termination payments, redundancies, back payments, superannuation lodgements and other payroll obligations.
* Ensure processes are followed to minimise errors, duplication and compliance risk.
* Provide expert advice to managers and employees on payroll queries and issues.
* Support the implementation and coordination of employee benefits.
* Keep the People & Culture team and wider business updated on legislative changes impacting payroll.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, delivering high levels of customer service.
Who We're Looking For
* Minimum 2 years' payroll experience in a corporate environment.
* Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar payroll systems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
* High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* Flexible, proactive, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Commercial and strategic awareness of payroll implications.
Why This Role Is Exciting
* Work in a collaborative, supportive People & Culture team.
* WFH opportunity with flexible working arrangements.
* Competitive rate and benefits.
* Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
* Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Tax and external vendors.
Interested? Apply now or contact Kara Bouchier on – Consultant at ASR Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
At ASR Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+, women, people of all ages, those living with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.