Shape payroll compliance across a leading retail business We're looking for an experienced

Payroll Systems & Compliance Specialist

to join our team based at the Brisbane Support Centre.

This is a highly influential role where you'll act as the payroll compliance and systems subject matter expert, ensuring team members are paid accurately and on time while driving best-practice governance, controls and system outcomes across the Group. You'll work closely with Payroll, People Systems, People & Culture and operational leaders to support payroll compliance, system enhancements, rostering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll be doing

Interpreting and applying payroll legislation, retail awards and enterprise agreements

Conducting payroll compliance reviews, audits and remediation activities

Acting as the payroll subject matter expert for payroll and workforce management systems

Leading payroll testing, validation and system enhancement activities

Monitoring payroll controls, system outputs and compliance outcomes

Supporting compliant rostering and workforce planning practices across retail locations

Producing payroll reporting, compliance dashboards and risk reporting

Managing payroll governance frameworks, controls and audit requirements





Partnering with key stakeholders to resolve issues and improve payroll processes

What we're looking for

5-10 years' experience in payroll systems, compliance or rostering within a retail or high-volume workforce environment

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, retail awards and enterprise agreements

Experience with payroll compliance reviews, audits and governance activities

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Strong payroll systems experience, ideally including ADP, Dayforce or similar solutions

Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience supporting payroll projects, testing and system implementations

A team-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset

What's on offer This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening payroll compliance, governance and systems capability within a large retail organisation. You'll work on meaningful projects, influence business-wide payroll outcomes and partner with stakeholders across multiple functions while contributing to ongoing process and system improvements.

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys balancing compliance, systems, analytics and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Payroll Compliance and Rostering Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Michael Hill
📍 Brisbane