- Paying between $90.33 - $120.88 per hour + super (VPS6 Equivalent)
- Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
- 12 month temp contract with possible extensions

About The Role

Our client is a VIC government agency based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll Lead/SME to come in and join their team on a 12 month temp contract with possible extensions.

Requirements for this role include:

- Proficiency with ADP payroll system (Essential)
- Proficiency in undertaking employee pay audits
- Experience and knowledge around payroll remediation projects
- Previous payroll leadership experience

Key responsibilities will include:

- End-to-End Payroll Management: Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 500 employees.
- Complex Payroll Processing: Processing complex payrolls incorporating overtime, specialized allowances, and penalty rates.
- Payroll Reconciliations & Payment Runs: Performing regular payroll reconciliations, validations, and executing payment runs.
- System Integrity & Reporting: Maintaining payroll system integrity, managing master data, and generating operational reports.
- Issue Resolution & Query Management: Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries, discrepancies, and compliance issues.
- Statutory Reporting & Submissions: Managing STP submissions, superannuation, PAYG,



and other required statutory reporting.
- Legislative & Award Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant Modern Awards, and payroll-related legislation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with HR and operational stakeholders on key payroll, policy, and compliance matters.
- Governance & Internal Controls: Establishing robust payroll governance frameworks and internal controls.
- Payroll Remediation: Leading payroll remediation activities and back-pay assessments where required.
- Team Guidance & Mentorship: Providing ongoing payroll training, mentoring, and procedural guidance to payroll team members.

What’s in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many advantages including:

- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Payroll Lead/SME - ADP (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad HR Partners
📍 Melbourne