Payroll Compliance

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Michael Page Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Payroll Compliance & Data Analyst role at Michael Page.

This range is provided by Michael Page. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr

Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a market-leading food services business to recruit a permanent Payroll Compliance & Data Analyst (newly created role). If you are passionate about cross-functional collaboration and driving meaningful change - please apply below

Now fully owned by one of Australia\'s largest retail groups, our client operates independently while benefiting from the scale, technology, and innovation of its parent company. This strategic backing enables the organisation to continually evolve and deliver best-in-class service across the foodservice sector. The executive team places high importance on getting it right for payroll compliance. You\'ll be working closely with a Head of Payroll Projects. After the initial training period, there is an opportunity to WFH 2 days per week.

Description

This is a high-impact role focused on cross-functional collaboration and business partnering, where you\'ll help drive meaningful change across the organisation. As the Payroll Compliance & Data Analyst, you\'ll work with large and complex datasets to identify discrepancies, support remediation efforts, and ensure compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work legislation. You\'ll partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams to validate findings and deliver insights that shape strategic decisions.

Responsibilities
  • Interpret and apply relevant awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work legislation.
  • Analyse payroll data to identify compliance discrepancies and calculate remediation amounts.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams to validate findings and ensure accuracy.
  • Document methodologies and audit trails to support transparency and compliance.
  • Support the development of remediation strategies and payment plans.
  • Provide recommendations to improve payroll processes and prevent future compliance issues.
  • Contribute to system and process implementation projects with a compliance lens.
Profile / Qualifications
  • Strong payroll background, including a deep understanding of end-to-end payroll operations.
  • Proven experience in payroll compliance and data analysis, ideally in a remediation context.
  • Solid knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex compliance matters to non-technical stakeholders.
Job Offer
  • Be part of a business that genuinely values proactive payroll compliance.
  • Collaborate across functions to drive real change.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work model after initial training period (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH).
  • Join a company that lives its values: Customer Focus, Respect, Passion, Simplicity, and Leadership.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email jonathandawson@michaelpage.com.au

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and surrounding areas

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