Full-Time or Part-Time (3-4 Days per Week)

Hybrid Working | Flexible Hours

At EQUANS, we know payroll is more than just processing pays. It's about ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with complex industrial agreements and legislative requirements. We're looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and takes pride in delivering payroll excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a leading organisation where you'll have the flexibility to balance professional success with your personal commitments through hybrid working arrangements and flexible start and finish times.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled payroll professional with extensive end-to-end payroll experience who can confidently manage complex payroll processes across multiple business entities and states.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across the business.
This role can be based in Brisbane or considered for exceptional candidates located in other Australian states.
What You'll Be Doing

Payroll Processing

End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
Processing timesheets, payroll uploads, EFT payments and payslip distribution
Managing new starters, employee transfers, changes and terminations

Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with Enterprise Agreements, Awards and legislative requirements

Calculating and processing leave entitlements, including:

Annual Leave
Personal Leave
Long Service Leave
Parental Leave

RDOs and other accrued entitlements

Maintaining and updating employee records
Reconciling payroll data and ensuring payroll integrity




Enterprise Agreement and contract interpretation
Managing payroll reporting requirements, month-end and year-end activities
Supporting payroll-related audits and compliance requirements

Assisting with payroll enquiries from employees, managers and stakeholders

Statutory & Compliance Responsibilities

Processing and reconciling superannuation payments
Preparing and processing payroll tax obligations
Managing portable long service leave requirements
Supporting workers compensation reporting and reconciliations
Processing employee deductions and statutory obligations

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and company policies

Stakeholder Engagement

Providing payroll guidance and support to employees and managers
Building trusted relationships across multiple business units
Liaising with superannuation funds and external providers where required

Partnering with HR, Finance and operational teams to resolve payroll matters efficiently

What We're Looking For

7+ years' payroll experience in a complex payroll environment
Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll from commencement through to reporting and reconciliation

Mandatory experience using iChris or Chris21 payroll systems

Strong experience managing:

Superannuation processing
EFT payment files
Payroll reconciliations





Statutory compliance requirements

Extensive knowledge of:

Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA)
Modern Awards
Payroll legislation and compliance
Experience working across multiple entities and/or multiple Australian states
Solid attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work autonomously

Highly Desirable

Construction industry payroll experience
Experience with UKG Workforce Ready, UKG Pro, Kronos or other UKG systems
Exposure to Time & Attendance systems
Experience within a multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation
Payroll coding experience

Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, Finance or a related discipline

Why Join EQUANS?

Flexibility That Works For You

Full-time or part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week)
Hybrid working model with work-from-home flexibility
Flexible start and finish times
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Opportunity to work autonomously and make a genuine impact
Exposure to complex payroll operations across a national business
Competitive salary package

Exceptional candidates with significant experience may be considered above this range

What Success Looks Like

We're looking for someone who:

Communicates effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Thrives in a complex environment and enjoys solving problems
Takes ownership and accountability for delivering accurate payroll outcomes
Builds strong working relationships across the business
Maintains high levels of integrity, discretion and trust

Delivers results while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement

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📌 Payroll Specialist (Townsville)
🏢 EQUANS
📍 Townsville