Excellent WFH flexibility About Our Client Our client is one of the largest employers in Victoria, operating across a highly complex, multi-site environment following the recent merger of multiple business units.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant payroll and systems transformation, with a wide range of projects currently underway, including: Large-scale payroll transformation initiatives Enterprise-wide compliance uplift programs Payroll and HR systems implementations and enhancements Development and strengthening of payroll governance and compliance frameworks You'll be part of an exceptional leadership team committed to building best-in-class payroll capability.
The organisation offers excellent flexibility, a collaborative culture, and exposure to a significant pipeline of project work.
This is an outstanding environment to develop and accelerate your career in payroll compliance, offering scale, complexity, and progression rarely found in the market.
Job Description This role sits at the centre of payroll governance and risk management.
You will ensure payroll processes, systems, and outputs remain compliant with legislative requirements and enterprise agreements.
This is a highly analytical and commercially important role with strong exposure to transformation initiatives, audit processes, and system enhancements.
Ensure payroll compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and internal policies Perform complex payroll investigations, reconciliations,



and data analysis Calculate and validate pay adjustments and back payments related to agreement changes Deliver compliance reporting and provide insights to key stakeholders Identify risks, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement Support system upgrades, implementations, and testing (including compliance impact assessment) Contribute to the development and uplift of payroll governance frameworks Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance to embed best-practice controls and processes Support internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and documentation integrity Provide subject matter expertise on payroll compliance and regulatory changes The Successful Applicant Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, ideally in a large or complex environment Proven experience interpreting enterprise agreements and legislative requirements Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, and/or remediation activities Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capability A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills What's on Offer Work for a major Victorian employer undergoing significant transformation Excellent remuneration package and genuine market-leading employee benefits Exposure to large-scale payroll projects and compliance frameworks Strong career development and progression opportunities Partner with an exceptional and forward-thinking leadership team Enjoy flexibility, stability, and meaningful work Build highly valuable experience in payroll governance and compliance at scale

📌 Payroll Governance & Compliance Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne