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 current 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 ****** | **********************

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