Description

Seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a Fixed Term Contract until Feb 2027 Your new company
Join a large, independent public sector organisation responsible for delivering critical services to the community across Victoria. The organisation operates in a highly visible and regulated environment and plays an important role in supporting public outcomes.

You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. With a modern office environment in Melbourne's CBD and a hybrid working model, the organisation is committed to employee wellbeing and professional success.

Your new role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting large-scale operational activities by ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Coordinator, you will manage payroll operations from routine fortnightly cycles through to peak periods where workforce numbers increase significantly. This is a fixed-term opportunity through to the end of February 2027.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including high-volume processing during peak operational periods
• Oversee the superannuation function, including uploads, reconciliation, compliance, and data cleansing
• Process payroll transactions accurately using payroll systems
• Manage and respond to high volumes of payroll queries
• Reconcile payroll, banking, and superannuation discrepancies
• Maintain and improve payroll processes and documentation

What you'll need to succeed
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing, with strong knowledge of superannuation
• Strong payroll systems experience, ideally with Aurion experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills

What you'll get in return
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large-scale public-facing work
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Exposure to high-volume payroll environments
• Career development opportunities within the public sector
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to make a meaningful impact, apply now. For further information, please contact Jack.Roach@hays.com.au
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