Payroll Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Hassett Group Full time
Overview

Payroll Specialist role at The Hassett Group. Our client is an Australian-owned manufacturing business based in Melbourne's West. This senior role oversees the payroll function across multiple entities, leads the implementation of a new HRIS system, and ensures compliance with EBAs, awards, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Manage payroll processing across seven entities, covering approximately 500 employees on monthly, fortnightly, and weekly cycles
  • Ensure compliance with two EBAs and multiple awards
  • Support the implementation of the new payroll platform, including award configuration, GL coding, process mapping, data cleansing, and system auditing
  • Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on payroll matters with a strong customer service approach
  • Oversee payroll reporting, reconciliations, superannuation, tax, and compliance obligations
  • Partner with the GM Finance to drive efficiencies and best practice across payroll operations
  • Document payroll policies, procedures, and controls to support governance and ongoing compliance
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in managing payroll in a complex, multi-entity environment
  • Strong working knowledge of EBAs, awards, and relevant legislation
  • Hands-on experience with system implementation, preferably HRIS or payroll platforms (experience with UKG/Kronos highly regarded)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently advise managers and staff on payroll matters
  • Detail-oriented with strong auditing, reconciliation, and process documentation skills
  • Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic input, ensuring smooth transition to new systems and processes
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing
Industries
  • Machinery Manufacturing

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