Support fortnightly payroll, compliance, HRIS administration, reporting and process improvement. Your new company Hays is partnering with an established organisation in the Geelong region to recruit an experienced Payroll & Systems Officer on a temporary basis.This opportunity has arisen following a resignation and will provide critical payroll and systems support for the organisation. A structured handover will be provided to support your transition into the position. Your new role Working within the People & Culture function, your primary focus will be ensuring continuity across payroll while supporting the operation and improvement of payroll and people systems. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing Completing payroll reconciliations, compliance checks and data validation Maintaining accurate payroll and employee data Contributing to payroll and HR system implementations, upgrades and enhancements Supporting system configuration, testing and post-implementation activities Troubleshooting system issues and supporting process improvements Reviewing workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy Producing payroll, remuneration and workforce reports Using Excel to reconcile and analyse payroll and workforce data Maintaining system documentation, processes and user guides Providing payroll and systems support to internal stakeholders The position may also provide broader support across general HR administration, people and culture activities, business partnering and quality assurance reporting. However, payroll and systems capability will be the key focus of this temporary assignment.



What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced payroll and systems qualified who can quickly understand existing processes and confidently contribute to systems implementation and improvement. To be successful, you will ideally have: Demonstrated experience supporting or processing payroll in a complex environment Previous involvement in the implementation, upgrade or enhancement of a payroll, HRIS or workforce system Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex datasets Experience producing payroll and workforce reports Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy The ability to quickly learn customised systems and processes Experience with testing, configuration, implementation and post-implementation support The ability to identify system and process improvements and assist in translating these into practical solutions Strong payroll reconciliation, data validation and compliance skills Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across People & Culture, Payroll, Finance and ICT stakeholders Exposure to Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements would be advantageous What you'll get in return A hands-on temporary payroll and systems opportunity Structured handover and support Exposure to a complex payroll and HR systems environment The opportunity to utilise your systems implementation experience A varied role incorporating payroll, systems and process improvement The opportunity to make an immediate contribution during a period of transition Weekly pay cycles Ongoing support from your Hays consultant What you need to do now If you have strong payroll experience combined with payroll or HR systems implementation experience, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, contact Summa [email protected] | (03) 5226 80073027000

📌 Payroll & Systems Support Officer (Geelong)
🏢 Hays
📍 Geelong