Lead complex payroll audits, entitlement reviews and remediation in a key contract role.Your new employerJoin a respected Federal Government agency responsible for providing independent assurance and supporting accountability across the Australian Government.
You will work within a professional People team on time-critical payroll assurance and remediation activities.Your recent role An opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Audit Specialist to deliver two priority payroll assurance projects.Working independently and engaging with key stakeholders, you will review historical payroll information, assess employee entitlements and clearly document any required corrections.
This role is suited to someone with robust technical payroll knowledge who enjoys detailed investigative and reconciliation work.Your responsibilities will include:Reviewing payroll records and validating employee entitlementsCompleting Overseas Conditions of Service allowance assessmentsUndertaking a Long Service Leave audit and balance reconciliationsIdentifying and calculating payroll overpayments and underpaymentsPreparing clear working papers and individual assessment reportsRecommending corrections and supporting payroll remediationProviding regular progress updates and escalating unresolved mattersDeveloping procedures and templates to support future administrationHandling sensitive payroll and employee information appropriatelyWhat you'll need to succeed Must be an Australian citizen with a baseline security clearance.To be successful, you will bring:Demonstrated payroll audit, assurance or remediation experienceExperience within a Commonwealth or comparable complex payroll environmentStrong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment conditions and leave provisionsExperience reviewing allowances, entitlements and Long Service Leave balancesStrong reconciliation, analysis and problem-solving skillsExperience using Aurion or a comparable payroll systemThe ability to prepare accurate working papers and assessment reportsConfidence working independently and engaging with stakeholdersWhat you'll get in return APS6 to EL1 equivalent specialist assignmentThe opportunity to deliver high-impact payroll workFlexible or work-from-home arrangementsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or contact Alden Soe on ************ or email ****** for a confidential discussion.
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