About Our Client

Our client is a large Australian organisation running a major payroll compliance program within its Shared Services function. The program brings together Industrial Relations, Legal, Payroll and Technology teams to make sure every employee is paid correctly.

About the Position

- Two roles available: one focused on building data models, one on testing them
- Develop or validate the calculation models behind employee entitlement payments
- Work alongside IR, Legal, Payroll and Technology specialists
- Deliver auditable outcomes that support reporting and remediation payments
- 12-month daily-rate contract, hybrid from Sydney or Melbourne

Key Responsibilities Include

- Design and build calculation-ready payroll data models and datasets
- Develop and run test cases against model calculations and business rules
- Reconcile model outputs against source payroll and workforce data
- Investigate, log and resolve defects and calculation discrepancies
- Test ETL/ELT processes across payroll and workforce systems
- Complete regression testing after model changes and fixes
- Support UAT and provide evidence for model sign-off
- Maintain clear documentation and audit trails throughout
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

Skills and Experience Required

- Intermediate to advanced SQL, including data validation and reconciliation
- Experience in data modelling, data engineering or data/payroll testing




- Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
- Experience on payroll remediation or compliance programs
- Understanding of test planning, execution and defect management (testing focus)
- Exposure to Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Databricks or Power BI
- Strong analytical, documentation and stakeholder communication skills

Benefits

- Day rate of up to $770
- 12-month engagement on a high-profile program
- Hybrid working from Sydney or Melbourne
- Meaningful work ensuring employees are paid correctly

Apply Now Click on the apply button or for more information contact:

James Casey

[0400 986 086](tel:0400 986 086)

[email protected]

Job Order References: 7622J202618

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📌 Payroll Data Analyst – SQL | Payroll Compliance Program (Sydney)
🏢 WorkPac Technical and Operations
📍 Sydney