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Payroll Operations Lead at Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia

Essendon Fields, Moonee ValleyFull-time2026-11-02
On-site

Core

Senior operational and technical support for a complex payroll environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process improvement for a large workforce.

Role type

Senior IC Payroll Operations Lead

Builds

Accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processes and reporting for a large organization

Domain

Logistics / Australian Payroll

Required skills

SAP HR/Payroll, Australian payroll legislation, payroll audits, root-cause analysis, Microsoft Excel, stakeholder management, process improvement

Preferred skills

Power BI, UKG Workforce Dimensions, coaching

Technologies

SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, UKG Workforce Dimensions

Responsibilities

Lead routine and ad-hoc payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance; Manage and resolve complex payroll queries and operational issues; Validate payroll data and support accurate processing across pay cycles; Monitor data integrity and system configurations; Partner with HR and Industrial Relations on rate changes and legislative requirements; Review and strengthen payroll controls and procedures; Develop dashboards and operational metrics for decision-making; Provide hands-on technical support during peak periods.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC