Culture + Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with three days working from home
• Modern office with a central CBD location
• Play a key role in driving improvements and delivering real impact

Do you take pride in upholding the highest standards of accuracy and compliance in payroll? We're looking for a skilled Payroll Governance Consultant to join a well-known financial institution as it embarks on an exciting period of change. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and brings a deep understanding of payroll regulations, audits, and governance processes.
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract initally, providing a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's largest and most well known financial institutions.

About the Role:

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll data, aligning with compliance requirements, payroll legislation, internal policies, and employment contracts.
• Establish and maintain a robust controls and governance framework across the payroll function to minimise risk and ensure data accuracy.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing clear interpretation of complex award conditions.
• Apply strong payroll knowledge to conduct quality assurance checks on payroll outputs prior to distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and execute standard reporting queries in SAP and Excel to identify and resolve inconsistencies in Masterfile data.
• Produce complex reports and analyses of payroll data, supporting initiatives to automate payroll reporting and data validation processes.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in payroll compliance or a senior payroll role with compliance responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and EBAs
• Above average Excel skills
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, including reporting tools such as Spinifex
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

If this role sounds like you, then please APPLY NOW!

Alternatively, please call Hazel on 0481 299 363 to chat in further detail.