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Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.
Synergie Australia is seeking a
Payroll Data Tester
for a trusted client based in
Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid)
.
The significant parts:
Pay:
$690-$750 flat daily rate + Super |
Duration:
12-month contract
Hours:
Monday-Friday | Full-time engagement
Location:
Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)
What you will be required to do:
You'll play a critical role within a major payroll compliance program, validating payroll data models to ensure payroll calculations, business rules, enterprise agreement interpretations, and legislative requirements have been accurately implemented.
Develop and execute test cases for payroll compliance and remuneration data models
Validate model calculations against documented requirements, methodologies, business rules, and interpretation decisions
Reconcile model outputs against source payroll and workforce management data
Investigate, document, and assist in resolving calculation discrepancies, defects, and anomalies
Perform regression testing following model enhancements and remediation activities
Validate employee payment outcomes, compliance reporting outputs, and remediation results
Work closely with Payroll Data Developers, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Legal, and Technology stakeholders
Support user acceptance testing and provide evidence for model sign-off
Maintain testing documentation, audit evidence, and quality assurance records
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and payroll compliance processes
To be successful in the role you will:
Have demonstrated experience in data testing, payroll testing, payroll compliance programs,



or data model validation
Possess intermediate to advanced SQL skills, including data validation, reconciliation, and investigation
Have experience testing complex calculation logic across large and detailed datasets
Understand structured testing methodologies, defect management, and quality assurance processes
Have knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
Bring experience working with payroll, workforce management, HR, or remuneration systems
Exposure to Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and/or Power BI will be highly regarded
Be a strong communicator with excellent analytical and documentation skills
What's on offer for you:
Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile payroll compliance and remediation program
Collaborative environment working alongside Payroll, Legal, Industrial Relations, and Data specialists
Long-term 12-month contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working arrangements in either Sydney or Melbourne
Competitive daily rate aligned to experience
Exposure to complex payroll compliance models, enterprise agreements, and large-scale data environments
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360o recruitment solution, consisting of
temporary
and
permanent recruitment services
, and more.
Safety
is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.
Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future.
This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate.
If you aspire for better, let's work together.
If you're ready, click apply now or contact our branch on ************.

📌 Payroll Data Tester (Melbourne)
🏢 Synergie
📍 Melbourne