Experienced WFM/Payroll Specialists – Remote

2000 Sydney Payroll Experts Australia

Job Description

Who you are

You are an experienced Australian systems specialist with at least three years of experience and a strong understanding of workforce management, payroll processes, compliance obligations and the real-world impact of payroll accuracy. You take pride in delivering accurate, timely outcomes, and you are detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture and approaching broader problem-solving conversations.

Your experience may come from system implementation and/or payroll BAU, consulting or a broader HR background with deep payroll exposure. You may have supported system implementations, testing, data validation or go-live activities. What matters most is solid payroll capability, sound professional judgement and a genuine focus on Customer outcomes.

You communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure and are comfortable working independently in a remote environment while contributing to a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

- Interpret and apply awards, EBAs and legislative requirements with accuracy and confidence
- Perform detailed reconciliations, compliance reviews and exception analysis to protect payroll integrity
- Analyse and transform large payroll datasets, identifying anomalies, trends and root causes
- Contribute to HRIS system implementations, including design, requirements and system audits
- Partner with clients during go-live activities, optimisation of their systems and issue resolution
- Produce clear documentation, reporting and control frameworks aligned to best practice




- Advise stakeholders on WFM & Payroll risk, compliance and process improvements
- Collaborate with clients and delivery teams to drive consistent, high-quality outcomes
- Contribute to continuous improvement across payroll operations and system capability

What success looks like

You will be successful in this role if you consistently:

- Deliver accurate and compliant payroll outcomes in complex environments
- Build robust, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Proactively identify risks and implement practical solutions
- Contribute positively to team capability and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate accountability, sound judgement and ownership of outcomes

About you ( Must have )

- Minimum 3+ years Australian payroll experience in complex environments
- Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance obligations
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll calculations with accuracy and sound judgement
- Confidence analysing large datasets, performing reconciliations and working with advanced spreadsheet formulas
- Experience working with Payroll, Time & Attendance, WFM, HCM or HRIS systems
- Ability to identify risk, resolve discrepancies and operate with accountability
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence engaging with stakeholders
- Comfort working independently in a remote environment while maintaining delivery standards
- Full working rights in Australia

Highly regarded

- Experience in consulting or multi-client environments
- Involvement in testing, parallel runs, cutover or go-live activities

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