Senior Payroll Specialist

Step into a high-impact payroll role where your expertise will shape compliance, systems, and performance at scale.

Join a future-focused infrastructure organisation investing heavily in best-in-class payroll technology, transformation, and people.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded and essential service provider within the infrastructure sector, supporting large-scale operations across Australia. They are known for their stability, long-term growth, and commitment to operational excellence, making them an employer of choice within their field.

What truly sets them apart is their continued investment in best-in-class systems, automation, and process optimisation. Payroll is a key focus area, with ongoing initiatives to enhance compliance frameworks, drive efficiencies, and implement leading-edge technology solutions.

The organisation fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where continuous improvement is encouraged and resourced. Employees are empowered to challenge the status quo, contribute to meaningful projects, and influence how work is delivered.

They also prioritise flexibility and wellbeing, offering excellent work-from-home arrangements and an outcomes-driven approach to performance. Recognising the demands of payroll cycles, the business supports its team with time in lieu arrangements where additional hours are required (e.g. during pay days) - ensuring work-life balance is genuinely maintained.

• End-to-end payroll processing across a large, multi-award workforce
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Partner with HR, Finance, and key stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely payroll outcomes
• Lead and support continuous improvement and systems enhancement initiatives
• Support audits, reconciliations, and payroll reporting activities
• Identify risks and implement strong governance and control measures
• Contribute to payroll-related projects, including compliance uplift and transformation initiatives

Profile

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience working with modern payroll systems and process improvement initiatives
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills across HR and Finance functions
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience with SAP payroll highly regarded

Job Offer

• Excellent WFH flexibility with a supportive hybrid model
• Exposure to a large, complex payroll environment
• Involvement in meaningful transformation, compliance, and optimisation projects
• Work with a business investing in best-in-class payroll systems and processes
• Time in lieu offered
• Strong collaboration with HR through a dedicated reporting line

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email ***email_hidden***