Job Description

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Drive payroll transformation through systems implementation, compliance excellence, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

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We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

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Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

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Synergie Australia is seeking a PayrollSpecialist for a trusted client located in Milton, QLD.

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Date of publication 22/09/2026

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Location Brisbane - City/Inner, QLD

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Industry Accounting/Accounts

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Salary/Pay Not disclosed

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- Pay: $65 per hour + Super | Duration: 3-month contract
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- Hours: Monday-Friday | 38 hours per week
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You'll support a major payroll transformation initiative, working closely with payroll, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful rollout of new payroll systems and processes.

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- Support the rollout, testing, and implementation of new payroll software
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- Assist with payroll data migration, validation, and go-live activities
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- Provide support across payroll project delivery and transformation initiatives
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- Review payroll processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
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- Document standard operating procedures and standardise payroll workflows
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- Ensure compliance with industrial instruments, payroll legislation, and governance requirements
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- Analyse payroll data and support reporting requirements
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- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
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- Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities
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- Act as a change champion, supporting adoption of new systems and processes
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To be successful in the role you will nn




- Have proven experience in a large multi-site, multi-agreement payroll setting
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- Demonstrate strong knowledge of payroll operations, legislation, compliance, and governance
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- Have experience supporting payroll projects, payroll system implementations, or payroll transformations
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- Possess the ability to interpret industrial instruments, awards, and enterprise agreements
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- Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
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- Be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
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- Have experience with HRIS and payroll systems analysis
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- Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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- Be capable of managing competing priorities within a complex operational environment
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- Have exposure to payroll systems such as Preceda and/or Kronos (highly regarded)
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- Opportunity to contribute to a major payroll transformation project
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- Work alongside an experienced payroll leadership team
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- Exposure to system implementation, testing, and process improvement initiatives
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- Collaborative and supportive team environment
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- Convenient Milton location with Monday-Friday hours
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Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services , and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together .

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📌 Payroll Specialist (Queensland)
🏢 Synergie
📍 Queensland