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Payroll Operations Lead at Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia

Vic, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

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

Role type

Senior IC Payroll Operations Lead

Builds

Accurate, compliant payroll processes and operational dashboards

Domain

Logistics / Australian Payroll

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

UKG Workforce Dimensions, finance-related bachelor's qualification

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 on rate changes and legislative requirements. Review and strengthen payroll controls and procedures. Develop dashboards and operational metrics. Undertake root-cause analysis for payroll anomalies. Provide hands-on technical support during peak periods.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC