Job Description
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6 month FTC - Project Role | Mascot, **** close to the train | Flexibility Working from Home
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Support payroll transformation initiatives focused on systems optimisation & PI
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Play a key role in improving payroll processes, workflows, and overall operation
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We're partnering with a business currently going through significant payroll transformation and they are looking for an experienced Payroll Project & Transformation Specialist to play a key role in stabilising, improving, and optimising their payroll function during a critical period of change.
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This position combines deep payroll expertise with systems optimisation, process improvement, and transformation project work. While there will be some involvement in day-to-day payroll operations, the real focus is on driving improvements across systems, processes, compliance, and employee experience.
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What you'll be doing:
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Reviewing and improving payroll processes, controls, and workflows
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Supporting the stabilisation and optimisation of a recently implemented payroll system
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Investigating payroll discrepancies, identifying system gaps, and ensuring data integrity
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Working across complex payroll structures with multiple Awards and EBAs
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Supporting compliance, payroll tax, audit, and remediation-related activities
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Assessing current manual processes and implementing smarter, scalable solutions
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Improving long service leave management and reducing reliance on
spreadsheets/manual
tracking
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Acting as a key stakeholder liaison across payroll, HR, systems teams, and external bodies where required
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What we're looking for:
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8+ years' payroll experience within complex, high-volume environments
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Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, payroll tax, and Awards/EBAs
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Experience within payroll transformation, implementation, optimisation, or remediation projects
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Ability to work autonomously and confidently within an evolving environment
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Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
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Experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Exposure to Australian and New Zealand payroll is essential
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Why this role?
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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys transformation-style work and wants to have genuine impact. You'll be joining a business at a pivotal stage where your expertise, ideas, and ability to drive change will be highly valued.
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If you're someone who loves untangling payroll complexities, improving systems and processes, and creating long-term solutions rather than simply processing payroll - we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Payroll Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 Ambition Recruitment
📍 New South Wales