Payroll Systems Specialist - SAP
Core
Ensure payroll systems remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with business and legislative requirements across Australia and New Zealand by providing specialist expertise in SAP and Quintiq payroll systems.
Role type
Senior IC Payroll Systems Specialist (SAP/Quintiq)
Builds
Reliable and compliant payroll function supporting configuration changes, testing, and issue resolution
Domain
Human Resources / Payroll / SAP / Quintiq
Required skills
SAP Payroll, Quintiq, Australian payroll legislation, New Zealand payroll legislation, industrial instruments, enterprise agreements, awards, taxation, superannuation, payroll compliance, system configuration, testing, issue resolution, root cause analysis, governance, risk management, audit, compliance documentation
Preferred skills
Project delivery, release management, defect resolution, functional specifications, impact assessments, test documentation, process guidance
Technologies
SAP, Quintiq
Responsibilities
Provide specialist SAP and Quintiq payroll systems expertise as a trusted advisor; Assess, analyse, and support payroll system changes including employee data, time and attendance, pay elements, allowances, deductions, taxation, superannuation, and payroll processing impacts; Interpret Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, employment instruments, and regulatory changes; Partner with Payroll, Industrial Relations, Technology, Testing teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to deliver payroll system enhancements, projects, and compliance initiatives; Lead or support testing activities including review of test scenarios, validation of payroll outcomes, and production readiness activities; Investigate and resolve complex payroll system issues, defects, and calculation discrepancies through effective root cause analysis and stakeholder coordination; Support governance, risk management, audit, and compliance requirements by maintaining documentation, decision records, controls, and change approvals; Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen payroll accuracy, employee experience, operational efficiency, and system performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
