Job Description
The Opportunity
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We're partnering with a well-established, values-driven organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis.
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This is an immediate start opportunity, suited to someone who can confidently step into a hands-on, end-to-end payroll role and hit the ground running.
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The business is flexible on full-time or part-time (0.8) for the right candidate and offers a collaborative, supportive environment with strong work-from-home options.
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Key Responsibilities
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End-to-end
fortnightly payroll processing
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Managing onboarding, contracts, and terminations
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Ensuring payroll compliance, reporting, and statutory lodgements
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Processing
superannuation, leave entitlements, and reconciliations
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Responding to payroll queries across internal and external stakeholders
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Completing payroll reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting
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Supporting payroll system maintenance and process improvements
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About You
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Proven experience in
end-to-end payroll (standalone or lead role)
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Hands-on experience with
Employment Hero (essential)
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Strong working knowledge of the
SCHADS Award (essential)
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Ability to
hit the ground running
in a fast-paced environment
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High attention to detail and accountability
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Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
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Confident working independently while partnering with the broader team
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What's on Offer
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Immediate start contract opportunity
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Flexible on full-time or part-time (0.8)
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Work-from-home flexibility
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Supportive, collaborative team culture
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Opportunity to work within a
purpose-led organisation
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Stable environment with established systems and processes
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Apply Now
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If you're an experienced payroll skilled with Employment Hero and SCHADS experience, and available to start immediately or at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
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Job Reference Number: JJC
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This is a hybrid position.
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📌 Payroll Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Robert Half Australia
📍 Melbourne