About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest employers in Victoria, operating across a highly complex, multi-site workplace following the recent merger of multiple business units.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant payroll and systems transformation, with a wide range of projects currently underway, including:
Large-scale payroll transformation initiatives
Enterprise-wide compliance uplift programs
Payroll and HR systems implementations and enhancements
Development and strengthening of payroll governance and compliance frameworks

You'll be part of an exceptional leadership team committed to building best-in-class payroll capability.

The organisation offers excellent flexibility, a collaborative culture, and exposure to a significant pipeline of project work.

This is an outstanding environment to develop and accelerate your career in payroll compliance, offering scale, complexity, and progression rarely found in the market.

Job Description

This role sits at the centre of payroll governance and risk management.

You will ensure payroll processes, systems,



and outputs remain compliant with legislative requirements and enterprise agreements.

This is a highly analytical and commercially key role with robust exposure to transformation initiatives, audit processes, and system enhancements.
Ensure payroll compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and internal policies
Perform complex payroll investigations, reconciliations, and data analysis
Calculate and validate pay adjustments and back payments related to agreement changes
Deliver compliance reporting and provide insights to key stakeholders
Identify risks, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement
Support system upgrades, implementations, and testing (including compliance impact assessment)
Contribute to the development and uplift of payroll governance frameworks
Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance to embed best-practice controls and processes
Support internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and documentation integrity
Provide subject matter expertise on payroll compliance and regulatory changes

📌 Payroll Governance & Compliance Specialist Moorabbin (Australia)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Australia