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 workplace, 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 perks include:
Free childcare available in the office during school holidays
Flexible hybrid working (4 days in the office per fortnight)
Free food provided in the office
Highly profitable and secure 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

📌 Payroll Specialist 2 Days In The Office / 3 Days Wfh Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Australia