12 month fixed term contract with possibility to extendOffice based in Melbourne CBDHighly flexible working environment - 3 days office / 2 from homeThe OrganisationOur client is a large, nationally recognised organisation undergoing significant payroll transformation and process improvement initiatives.
With a strong commitment to operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Compliance Officer to play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity across a complex, multi-entity setting.The PositionReporting to the Payroll Lead, the Payroll Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance across the organisation's payroll operations.
This role will focus on validating payroll outputs, overseeing statutory obligations, managing third-party remittances, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.Working closely with payroll team members and key stakeholders, you willprovide specialist compliance oversight while supporting governance, controls and process improvement initiatives within the payroll function.Key ResponsibilitiesValidate payroll compliance outputs and calculations prior to lodgementPrepare, reconcile and lodge Payroll Tax obligations across multiple entitiesManage third-party remittances including Portable Long Service Leave, Income Protection, Redundancy Funds and other statutory obligationsEnsure payroll practices remain compliant with Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Superannuation legislation,



Payroll Tax requirements and Fair Work obligationsReview and validate compliance-related payroll activities completed by Payroll OfficersInvestigate and resolve payroll compliance queries and escalationsSupport payroll governance, controls, reconciliations and audit activitiesContribute to payroll system and process improvement initiatives, particularly within SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)Provide payroll processing support during periods of leave and peak workloadsSkills & ExperiencePrior experience within payroll, payroll compliance, or a similar payroll governance roleWhile not essential, experience with SAP SuccessFactors ECP would be advantageousStrong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and statutory obligationsDemonstrated experience with Payroll Tax, Superannuation, PAYG and Single Touch Payroll reportingExperience managing third-party remittances and compliance reporting requirementsStrong analytical, reconciliation and data validation skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a complex environmentPayroll qualifications or professional payroll certifications will be highly regardedWhat's on OfferOpportunity to specialise within payroll compliance and governanceExposure to a complex, national payroll environmentSupportive and collaborative payroll leadership teamInvolvement in payroll transformation and continuous improvement projectsCompetitive salary package and excellent long-term career opportunities
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📌 Payroll Compliance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne