Payroll Compliance & Projects Specialist

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 opportunity for a senior payroll skilled 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 Robust analytical and problem-solving skills A proactive approach and ability to work autonomously Experience within transport, logistics, warehousing, distribution or similarly complex operational settings 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 team-oriented leadership team

📌 Payroll Compliance Brisbane
🏢 People2People
📍 Brisbane