Payroll Specialist needed to commit to a 3-4 remediation role.Your new company An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Professional to lead a critical payroll remediation project within a large and complex organisation.
This is a highly confidential engagement focused on reviewing historical payroll data, identifying potential underpayments, assessing risks, and supporting the organisation through a structured remediation process.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of the project, provide regular reporting and updates to executive leadership, and ensure all findings, assumptions, and outcomes are thoroughly documented.Your recent role Lead a payroll remediation project covering a large casual workforce over a 6-7 year periodReview payroll data and historical records to identify potential underpaymentsAnalyse complex payroll datasets and reconcile employee recordsDevelop, document, and justify remediation assumptions where requiredProduce detailed reports and regular project updates for senior leadership and Board stakeholdersIdentify payroll compliance risks and recommend appropriate actionsEnsure all calculations and methodologies are well documented and auditableWork closely with internal stakeholders to manage project progress and outcomesInterpret and apply Award provisions accurately throughout the review processSupport voluntary disclosure and compliance-related obligations as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed Previous payroll remediation experience is essentialStrong understanding of Awards, payroll compliance, and underpayment reviewsAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasetsExceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience presenting findings and updates to senior leaders or executive stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously and manage a project from inception through to completionStrong attention to detail and documentation skillsA current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or ability to obtain one quicklyWhat you'll get in return Immediate start available3-4 month contract with potential extensionHybrid working arrangement with up to 3 days WFH following an initial onboarding periodOpportunity to lead a high-profile remediation projectAttractive remuneration packageSupportive and collaborative environmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ******, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Payroll Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney