Are you a seasoned payroll professional looking for a long-term contract where you can truly own your space? Our client is seeking two proactive Senior Payroll Officers to join a dynamic team in Melbourne on an 18-month Fixed-Term Contract. Whether you are an ADP specialist or an expert individual contributor who thrives on month-end excellence, these roles offer the stability of a long-term project with the variety of a high-performing environment.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will ensure the seamless execution of end-to-end payroll processes. Your duties will include:
Managing and administering all payroll aspects related to complex employee transitions and life-cycle changes.
Executing full end-to-end payroll processing across a diverse workforce, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
Leading comprehensive month-end reporting, general ledger reconciliations, and third-party payment distributions.
Assisting with system-related queries and troubleshooting within Workday, UKG, and PeopleSoft environments.
Ensuring all processing meets the latest STP Phase 2 and Superannuation Guarantee legislative requirements.




About You
Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Officer or SME within a large-scale corporate environment.
Mandatory technical proficiency in Workday, UKG, or PeopleSoft.
For the specialist stream: Extensive, hands-on experience with ADP platforms is essential.
Expertise in Award interpretation and a thorough understanding of the current regulatory landscape, including wage theft compliance.
High-level Excel skills and the ability to manage complex manual calculations when required.
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work 4 days in the office (Melbourne-based).
The Advantages
18-month Fixed-Term Contract providing exceptional career stability.
Immediate Start available for the right candidates.
Compensation will be tailored to reflect your specific level of seniority and system expertise.
Opportunity to work with a range of Tier-1 systems including ADP, Workday, and UKG.
A supportive leadership structure in a highly-regarded business.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne