Job Description
Payroll Specialist | Circa $115k package
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Join a growing Software business with a Global Head Office
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12-month fixed-term contract with potential to transition to permanent
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CBD location | Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office)
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The Opportunity
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This is an exciting chance for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a high-growth, global software business during an important period of payroll transformation.
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The organisation currently operates across multiple entities, with payroll processes managed through a combination of legacy systems, offshore support and varying approaches across individual operating companies. This newly created role will take ownership of payroll across ANZ, with a key focus on consistency, compliance, process improvement and scalability.
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Supporting approximately 650 employees across Australia and New Zealand, you will become the key payroll contact for the region.
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The Challenge
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Reporting to the regional Australian Finance team, with a dotted line to the global Payroll Lead, your key responsibilities will include:
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Overseeing payroll activities across multiple entities, pay cycles, frequencies and systems.
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Acting as the go‐to payroll specialist for ANZ, providing guidance across payroll compliance, superannuation, taxation and governance.
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Reviewing and standardising existing payroll processes to improve consistency, accuracy and scalability.
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Supporting the transition to a more structured outsourced payroll model.
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Contributing to payroll systems and transformation projects.
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Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation and stronger payroll controls.
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Supporting the continued growth of the business, including potential expansion into Asia.
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The Expertise
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Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
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5+ years of hands‐on Australian payroll processing experience, ideally across a multi‐entity or complex payroll environment.
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, taxation and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and standardisation.
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Experience working across multiple payroll systems, with exposure to Xero, ADP or other cloud‐based payroll platforms advantageous.
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Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of payroll across a region, while collaborating with global stakeholders.
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A proactive, solutions‐focused approach and an interest in payroll transformation, outsourcing and scalable processes.
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The Next Step
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If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Rebecca Bleackley for a confidential discussion on ******** ***.
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📌 Payroll Specialist | Circa $115K Package (Victoria)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Victoria