Project Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to provide hands-on payroll support for their Australian payroll operations. This is a staff augmentation engagement designed to strengthen the existing payroll team, maintain business continuity, and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing during a period of increased workload.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing using ADP Payforce for the Australian payroll.

- Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and statutory requirements.

- Perform payroll calculations, validations, reconciliations, and post-payroll reporting.

- Resolve payroll discrepancies and investigate payroll-related issues in a timely manner.

- Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide day-to-day payroll support.

- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within ADP Payforce.

- Partner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to support payroll operations and resolve payroll-related matters.

- Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities, including statutory reporting where required.

- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency.





- Document payroll procedures and support knowledge transfer within the payroll team.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Required Experience

- Significant experience processing and managing Australian payroll.

- Robust hands-on expertise with ADP Payforce (required).

- Thorough understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and compliance requirements.

- Proven experience managing payroll in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience documenting payroll processes and supporting operational best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working within large enterprise organisations.

- Exposure to complex or multi-entity payroll environments.

- Previous experience providing interim or staff augmentation payroll support.

- Payroll leadership or supervisory experience.

Engagement Details

- Location:

Australia (Remote preferred, with occasional meetings if required)

- Start Date:

ASAP

- Duration:

Approximately 3–4 months, with the possibility of extension

📌 Payroll Consultant (Australia)
🏢 Spencer Thomas
📍 Australia