Full Job Description
Contract role -roughly 3 months - immediate start
Hybrid: 3 days WFH + 2 days in office - Melbourne CBD location
Opportunity to support payroll and HR data projects
Our client is a reputable organisation based in Melbourne CBD who is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support with data analysis and auditing for a large backpay project.
This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys working with large amounts of data, problem-solving, and contributing to project-based environments.
About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will assist with payroll and HR data tasks during a busy review period.
You will also have an prospect to work with SharePoint to improve efficiencies and implement changes in usage.
This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, careful data validation, and support for system clean-up and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with payroll processing including back-dated and manual data entry
Support the annual salary review including back-pay and split pay run adjustments
Review and validate staff work schedules to ensure payroll accuracy




Review & organise large amounts of payroll data using excel.
Extract reports and support reconciliations
Assist with SharePoint clean-up - reviewing and structuring data into electronic files
Provide general project support with payroll processes
About You
Previous experience working on large, data driven, payroll projects
Must have experience processing end to end payroll in Australia.
Confident using Excel at an intermediate level or above
Very Strong attention to detail - methodical and accurate
Experience using SharePoint will be highly regarded
Must be immediately available and able to commit to the project duration of 4-6 months.
Working Holiday Visa candidate's welcome to apply!
(MUST have Australian payroll experience)
Benefits
Immediate start
3 month temp assignment with potential to extend
Competitive hourly rate based on your experience ($40ph - $60ph + super)
Hybrid work model - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
CBD location - public transport on your doorstep!
Opportunity to work in a supportive environment & gain project experience.
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📌 Payroll Officer - Backpay Project - Temp (Melbourne)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Melbourne