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 recent 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 processingCompleting payroll reconciliations, compliance checks and data validationMaintaining accurate payroll and employee dataContributing to payroll and HR system implementations, upgrades and enhancementsSupporting system configuration, testing and post-implementation activitiesTroubleshooting system issues and supporting process improvementsReviewing workflows to improve efficiency and accuracyProducing payroll, remuneration and workforce reportsUsing Excel to reconcile and analyse payroll and workforce dataMaintaining system documentation, processes and user guidesProviding payroll and systems support to internal stakeholdersThe position may also provide broader support across general HR administration, people and culture activities, business partnering and quality assurance reporting.
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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 professional 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 environmentPrevious involvement in the implementation, upgrade or enhancement of a payroll, HRIS or workforce systemAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex datasetsExperience producing payroll and workforce reportsExcellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracyThe ability to quickly learn customised systems and processesExperience with testing, configuration, implementation and post-implementation supportThe ability to identify system and process improvements and assist in translating these into practical solutionsStrong payroll reconciliation, data validation and compliance skillsStrong communication skills with the confidence to work across People & Culture, Payroll, Finance and ICT stakeholdersExposure to Awards and/or Enterprise Agreements would be advantageousWhat you'll get in return A hands-on temporary payroll and systems opportunityStructured handover and supportExposure to a complex payroll and HR systems environmentThe opportunity to utilise your systems implementation experienceA varied role incorporating payroll, systems and process improvementThe opportunity to make an immediate contribution during a period of transitionWeekly 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