4mo ago , from MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, analysing payroll data, improving processes, and ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy across a large workforce.
Payroll Analyst | Full-Time Permanent
About the Company
This is an excellent prospect for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced workplace, analysing payroll data, improving processes, and ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy across a large workforce.
About the Role
As the Payroll Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the payroll function through detailed analysis, reporting, compliance monitoring, and payroll system administration. You will work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure payroll operations run efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and improvement opportunities
Support the end-to-end payroll process across weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly payrolls
Ensure payroll processing is compliant with relevant Awards, EBAs, Fair Work legislation, and taxation requirements
Reconcile payroll reports, superannuation, payroll tax, and leave balances




Prepare and maintain payroll reporting, dashboards, and analytics for management
Investigate and resolve payroll queries and complex payroll issues
Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews
Support payroll system upgrades, testing, implementations, and process improvements
Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll data integrity
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive payroll information
Develop and document payroll procedures and process improvements
Assist with EOFY processing, STP reporting, and other statutory obligations
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Payroll Analyst, Senior Payroll Officer, or Payroll Specialist position
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, and compliance requirements
Experience working within large or complex payroll environments
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis
Experience with payroll system Dayforce essential
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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📌 Payroll Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 MARS PARTNERSHIP
📍 Melbourne