Payroll processing, compliance and special projects
South Brisbane Location, 12 month fixed term contract
Commence ASAP, $120 - $140K + super
A well-established organisation within the transport, logistics and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Compliance & Projects Specialist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a unique chance for a senior payroll professional who enjoys balancing hands-on payroll responsibilities with project-based work, process improvement and payroll compliance initiatives. Reporting into the Finance leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy while contributing to several business-critical payroll remediation and finance projects.
The Role
- End-to-end payroll processing across a multi-state workforce
- Award and legislative interpretation across complex employee groups
- Payroll compliance reviews and pay correction activities
- Investigation and resolution of payroll discrepancies
- Payroll reporting, reconciliations and audit support
- Process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives
- Supporting payroll-related finance projects and business transformation activities
- Stakeholder engagement across Finance, HR and operational teams
About You
- 5+ years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing
- Strong experience working within multi-state, award-based environments
- Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, superannuation and compliance requirements
- Experience managing payroll audits, remediation projects or compliance reviews
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach and ability to work autonomously
- Experience within transport, logistics, warehousing, distribution or similarly complex operational environments will be highly regarded
What's on Offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension
- Competitive salary package of $120,000 - $140,000 + super
- Hybrid working arrangement (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
- Varied role combining operational payroll with strategic project work
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team