Payroll Project Specialist and Senior Payroll Officer

We are currently seeking experienced payroll professionals for two exciting opportunities within a large, established organisation undergoing payroll system enhancements and transformation.

Whether your expertise lies in end-to-end payroll operations or payroll systems and project delivery, these roles offer the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, system modernisation and the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll services.

Both positions report directly to the Head of Payroll and work closely with stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, IT and Digital Services.

The Opportunities

We are currently seeking experienced payroll professionals for two exciting opportunities within a large, established organisation undergoing payroll system enhancements and transformation.

Whether your expertise lies in end-to-end payroll operations or payroll systems and project delivery, these roles offer the chance to contribute to process improvement, system modernisation and the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll services.

Both positions report directly to the Head of Payroll and work closely with stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, IT and Digital Services.

The Roles
Senior Payroll Officer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support day-to-day payroll operations while contributing to system improvements and project initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Support end-to-end payroll processing, including fortnightly pay cycles, reconciliations and reporting.

- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

- Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee queries.





- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll system integrity.

- Support payroll audits, compliance and statutory reporting requirements.

- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies.

- Assist with payroll system enhancements, testing and implementation projects.

- Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, IT and other internal stakeholders.

Payroll Project Specialist

An exciting opportunity for a payroll systems and project specialist to drive transformation initiatives, enhance technology and improve payroll processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades and enhancements.

- Support the implementation of a new Time & Attendance system and contribute to broader ERP transformation initiatives.

- Manage requirements gathering, testing, configuration, data migration and go-live activities.

- Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance and Digital Services teams to deliver system improvements.

- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

- Coordinate change management and implementation activities.

- Provide payroll subject matter expertise throughout project delivery.

- Develop process documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Depending on the position, you will bring:





- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing or payroll project delivery.

- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards and enterprise agreements.

- Experience with payroll systems such as Chris21 or equivalent.

- For the project-focused role, experience delivering payroll system implementations, upgrades or transformation projects.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- A high level of attention to detail, confidentiality and accountability.

- The ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities.

Experience within a large organisation, local government or the public sector will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

- Ongoing employment opportunities based in Preston.

- Direct reporting to the Head of Payroll.

- Exposure to payroll systems, technology enhancements and transformation initiatives.

- Collaboration with stakeholders across Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and IT.

- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful process improvements and organisational change.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether your strengths lie in payroll operations or systems and transformation, get in touch for a confidential discussion about these opportunities.

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📌 Strategic Payroll & ERP Transformation Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 PRG Consulting
📍 Melbourne