Job Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

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Location: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, or Brisbane (12‐month fixed‐term opportunity)

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Responsibilities

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- Support, mentor and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and robust customer service delivery.
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- Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of all payroll cycles, including complex calculations such as terminations, redundancies and superannuation.
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- Maintain strong governance, audit readiness and compliance with legislation, awards and internal controls.
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- Act as SME for Workday, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, leading system enhancements, integrations and testing.
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- Drive continuous improvement, automation and standardisation of payroll processes.
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- Build relationships with People & Culture, Finance, Tax and external vendors.
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- Provide expert payroll advice and communicate the impact of legislative or system changes across the business.
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- Lead payroll‐related projects, system implementations and organisational change initiatives.
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- Develop payroll reporting, insights and metrics to support strategic decision‐making.
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Ideal Candidate Qualifications

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- Strong experience in a payroll leadership or senior specialist position.
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- Relevant qualifications in Payroll, HR, Finance or Business.
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- Demonstrated expertise in Workday, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics payroll environments.
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- Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and compliance frameworks.
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- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
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- Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.
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- Strong analytical, problem‐solving and commercial mindset.
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- Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, execution and change management.
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- High level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
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What We Offer

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- A workplace culture certified as a Excellent Place To Work
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- Adaptable working arrangements
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- Competitive salary with annual reviews
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- Paid parental leave
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- Income protection
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- Corporate rewards programme
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- Salary packaging/novated leasing options
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- Employee stock purchase plans
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- Wellness programmes – flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
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- Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways
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Security clearance: AGSVA clearance required and compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Victoria)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Victoria