Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, or Brisbane (12‐month fixed‐term opportunity)
Responsibilities
Support, mentor and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and strong customer service delivery.
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of all payroll cycles, including complex calculations such as terminations, redundancies and superannuation.
Maintain strong governance, audit readiness and compliance with legislation, awards and internal controls.
Act as SME for Workday, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, leading system enhancements, integrations and testing.
Drive continuous improvement, automation and standardisation of payroll processes.
Build relationships with People & Culture, Finance, Tax and external vendors.
Provide expert payroll advice and communicate the impact of legislative or system changes across the business.
Lead payroll‐related projects, system implementations and organisational change initiatives.
Develop payroll reporting, insights and metrics to support strategic decision‐making.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Strong experience in a payroll leadership or senior specialist position.
Relevant qualifications in Payroll, HR, Finance or Business.
Demonstrated expertise in Workday, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics payroll environments.




Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and compliance frameworks.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.
Strong analytical, problem‐solving and commercial mindset.
Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, execution and change management.
High level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
What We Offer
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Flexible working arrangements
Market-competitive salary with annual reviews
Paid parental leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards programme
Salary packaging/novated leasing options
Employee stock purchase plans
Wellness programmes – flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways
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