Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist
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Location: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, or Brisbane (12‐month fixed‐term prospect)
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Responsibilities
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Support, mentor and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and strong 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 Great Place To Work
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Flexible 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