Job Description

About the Chance n
nWe are partnering with a large, global financial services organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a fixed-term contract during a period of transformation and increased project activity.n
nThis is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, complex environment and is confident supporting end-to-end payroll processes across multiple entities. You will join a collaborative payroll function, playing a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while supporting broader payroll initiatives.n
Key Responsibilities n
Payroll Processing & Administration n

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- Support the delivery of fortnightly payroll processing across multiple entities
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- Process and maintain payroll data, including:
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- New starters and onboarding changes
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- Employee amendments and payroll updates
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- Terminations and final payments
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- Superannuation, taxation, allowances and deductions
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- Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and in line with internal processes
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- Validate employee data as part of the payroll cycle to support accurate outcomes
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Payroll Compliance & Reconciliations n

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- Perform payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
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- Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies and investigate variances
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- Validate timesheets, overtime, reimbursements and variable payments
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- Support compliance with relevant payroll legislation, including tax, superannuation and leave entitlements
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Stakeholder Engagement n

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- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
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- Partner with the broader payroll and HR teams to resolve payroll issues efficiently
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Systems & Process Improvement n

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- Work across payroll systems to support BAU payroll activities and project requirements
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- Follow established payroll controls and processes to maintain data integrity and audit compliance
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- Contribute to process improvements and support payroll-related initiatives where required
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About You n
nTo be successful in this role, you will bring: n

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- Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium-to-large or complex organisation
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- Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation, leave entitlements and payroll compliance
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- Experience working across multiple entities or high-volume payroll environments
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- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
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- Advanced or strong Excel capability, with confidence working with large datasets
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- The ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
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- Exposure to large ERP/payroll systems (experience with enterprise systems highly regarded)
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Why Consider This Opportunity? n

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- Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation in its market
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- Exposure to a complex, high-performing payroll environment
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- Opportunity to contribute during a key period of transformation and project activity
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- Collaborative and supportive team culture
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- Flexible working environment
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📌 Payroll Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 Sydney