We're seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Finance & Governance Division based in Geelong. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you'll manage end-to-end payroll operations, including complex reconciliations, compliance, and executive remuneration. This role ensures accurate and timely processing while driving process improvements and providing expert guidance within the payroll team.

This role requires you to collaborate closely with People, Culture and Engagement to ensure seamless internal processes, proactively addressing queries with empathy and insight to support our workforce. If you're someone who thrives on precision, values teamwork, and can adapt to evolving needs whilst keeping the broader impact in mind, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.

About The Team The Finance & Governance Division pride themselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement where each team member is empowered to excel and contribute to the overall success of the TAC's strategy. You will sit in a team of four and will work alongside skilled professionals who are committed to contributing to a high performing culture and will also work closely with the People, Culture and Engagement Division., * ️ Managing payroll operations

- Collaborating with teams
- Conducting audits

About The Employer There's more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Payroll Specialist, you'll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you'll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.





Grow and go places

We're invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria's largest and leading workplaces, you'll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We'd like to hear from you.

About The Candidate Payroll Experience

Ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes, including complex reconciliations, executive remuneration, and adherence to legislation and enterprise agreements.

Demonstrated experience in using payroll software, along with intermediate Excel skills to extract and manipulate data for reporting. Familiarity with Aurion payroll software is highly advantageous.

Attention to Detail Strong capability to conduct audits, interpret agreements, and resolve payroll discrepancies with exceptional attention to detail. A keen eye for accuracy is required to ensure employee records, payments and processes are up to date and accurate at all times.

Leadership & Confidentiality

Experience in mentoring team members, driving continuous improvement, and providing expert guidance on payroll policies and processes. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, combined with an ability to handle sensitive information discreetly are essential whilst responding to employee queries promptly and professionally., * Payroll experience

- Attention to detail
- Leadership & confidentiality
- Intermediate Excel skills

Work Environment Full time, permanent role Geelong office location, with versatile hybrid working Offering a competitive starting base salary of $93,500 + super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you'll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria's roads. That's care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

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