Payroll Specialist - Projects (Contract)

Location: Sydney
4-6 Month Contract, with extensions
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid Working: 1 Day In-Office

Overview:

We're partnering with a leading retail organisation undergoing a significant payroll systems transformation. This role offers the chance to work on a high-impact UKG implementation project alongside a collaborative and experienced payroll and project team.

You'll bring your end-to-end payroll expertise and award interpretation knowledge to support testing, implementation, and compliance activities. The business is also launching a second global payroll project, providing the opportunity to gain international project exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the UKG (Kronos) project - focused on design and payroll testing phases.
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and relevant Awards (specifically the VRSR Award) to ensure accuracy during testing.
• Support end of financial year (EOFY) payroll processing.
• Action audit items, specifically relating to superannuation.
• Explore legislative obligations under Payday Super changes.
• Join the project team for an upcoming implementation of a new global outsourced payroll solution

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally at Team Lead or Manager level.
• Previous experience working on payroll system implementations and/or transformation projects.
• Proficient in interpreting EAs and Awards, especially within complex or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SAP ECC6, UKG (Kronos), and Excel (advanced).
• Up-to-date understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Payday Super obligations.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a project-based environment.
• Industry background is flexible - experience in retail or large-scale organisations a bonus.

Team & Culture:

• Join a highly collaborative payroll and project team spanning Sydney, Brisbane, and New Zealand.
• Be supported by experienced colleagues, including the Payroll Team Lead and current incumbent.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on delivery and outcomes.

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