Job Description
Join a well-established global financial services organisation with a strong reputation for its people-focused culture and collaborative working setting.
You'll be part of a close-knit Australian team while also working with stakeholders internationally.
The Role
Manage end-to-end Australian payroll across approximately 850 employees
Process fortnightly payroll cycles alongside a small monthly payroll
Audit payroll data and reconcile outputs to ensure accuracy before finalisation
Investigate discrepancies and resolve complex payroll issues autonomously
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting and Tax stakeholders
Liaise with an external managed payroll provider throughout each pay cycle
Respond to payroll queries from employees, managers and senior stakeholders
Support payroll testing, process improvements and other payroll-related initiatives as required
The Company
Join a well-established global financial services organisation with a strong reputation for its people-focused culture and collaborative working environment.
You'll be part of a close-knit Australian team while also working with stakeholders internationally.
The Role
Manage end-to-end Australian payroll across approximately 850 employees
Process fortnightly payroll cycles alongside a small monthly payroll




Audit payroll data and reconcile outputs to ensure accuracy before finalisation
Investigate discrepancies and resolve complex payroll issues autonomously
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting and Tax stakeholders
Liaise with an external managed payroll provider throughout each pay cycle
Respond to payroll queries from employees, managers and senior stakeholders
Support payroll testing, process improvements and other payroll-related initiatives as required
About You
Minimum 3 years' hands-on end-to-end Australian payroll experience
Strong knowledge of payroll reconciliations, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and STP
Experience managing payroll within a medium to large employee population
Confident communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to stakeholders
Highly regarded (but not essential)
Experience with ADP or another managed payroll service provider
Payroll transition experience or genuine Workday Payroll experience
Why You'll Love This Role
$500 per day + super
12-month assignment with an established global organisation
WFH Monday and Friday, with the team together in the CBD Tuesday to Thursday
Hands-on role focused on BAU payroll and complex problem solving

📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Victoria)
🏢 Kennedy Reid
📍 Victoria