Payroll Compliance Analyst

Payroll Compliance Analyst

Michael Page | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU

Posted 19 days ago

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Description

Join a high-performing payroll function where you'll have the opportunity to influence governance, drive continuous improvement, and help safeguard payroll accuracy across a large and complex workforce.


Client Details


Our client is a well-established national organisation with a large, high-volume workforce and a strong focus on payroll excellence. They have built a proactive approach to payroll governance and compliance, investing heavily in systems, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best-practice payroll outcomes.


Description



  • Conduct payroll compliance testing and transactional audits across payroll and time & attendance systems.

  • Investigate payroll discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.

  • Maintain and support payroll compliance and risk management frameworks.

  • Monitor changes to Australian payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and superannuation obligations.

  • Support internal and external audits through reporting and documentation.

  • Analyse large payroll data sets to identify trends, anomalies and compliance risks.

  • Partner with Payroll, HR, Legal, Audit and IT stakeholders.

  • Drive process improvement initiatives and strengthen payroll controls.

  • Produce compliance reporting and insights for leadership teams.


Profile



  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

  • Experience working within large, complex and high-volume payroll environments.

  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll data and identify risks.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

  • Experience using payroll systems and advanced Excel skills


Job Offer



  • Genuine market leading WFH flexibility

  • Opportunity to join a large and respected organisation

  • Exposure to complex payroll compliance and governance initiatives

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

  • Genuine opportunity to influence payroll best practice and process improvement
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with strong professional development prospects


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