About Our Client

Our client is a large, complex organisation backed by one of Australia's most prominent private equity firms, providing strong financial backing, strategic direction, and a explicit focus on growth and transformation.

With operations spanning multiple entities and jurisdictions, the business operates within a sophisticated payroll and HRIS landscape.

What truly differentiates this organisation is its progressive, people-first culture, where flexibility and employee wellbeing are embedded into the way the business operates.

Key highlights include:

- Backing from a tier-one private equity firm, supporting continuous improvement and long-term investment
- A business undergoing ongoing systems and payroll transformation, creating meaningful project exposure (SAP Success Factors ECP implementation)
- A highly regarded payroll and systems function with strong stakeholder engagement
- Genuine work-life balance, supported by leadership and embedded across teams
- Flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- A strong hybrid/WFH model offering real autonomy
- A leadership team that is widely recognised for being supportive, engaging, and development-focused, with consistently high retention rates
- A collaborative and forward-thinking environment where ideas are encouraged and continuous improvement is valued





This is an organisation where you can build your career while maintaining balance and flexibility.

Job Description

As a Payroll Systems Testing Analyst, you will play a ключ role in ensuring the accuracy, performance, and reliability of payroll and HRIS systems through structured testing and validation processes.

This position offers a combination of BAU testing activities, compliance responsibilities, and continuous improvement, with the business about to commence a major system implementation, providing excellent project exposure.

- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts aligned to payroll and HRIS requirements
- Perform system testing to ensure accuracy, functionality, and performance across payroll scenarios
- Identify, document, and prioritise defects, inconsistencies, and system issues
- Collaborate with payroll, HR, and technology teams to resolve issues and implement enhancements
- Support system changes, upgrades, and implementation activities, ensuring successful deployment
- Maintain testing environments, tools, and documentation
- Ensure ongoing compliance with payroll legislation, tax, and superannuation requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including optimisation of testing frameworks and processes
- Stay across industry changes and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure systems remain compliant

📌 Payroll Systems Testing Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne