Payroll Specialist

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

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  • Contract role - 4-6 months - immediate start
  • Hybrid: 3 days WFH + 2 days in office - Melbourne CBD location
  • Opportunity to assist with large, data-driven, backpay project
    • Contract role - 4-6 months - immediate start
    • Hybrid: 3 days WFH + 2 days in office - Melbourne CBD location
    • Opportunity to assist with large, data-driven, backpay project
    Job Description
    Our client is a reputable organisation based in Melbourne CBD who is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support with data analysis and auditing for a large backpay project. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys working with large amounts of data, problem-solving, and contributing to project-based environments.

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will assist with payroll and HR data tasks for a large backpay project. You will also have an opportunity to work with SharePoint to improve efficiencies and implement changes in usage. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, careful data validation, and support for system clean-up and process improvement.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Assist with payroll processing including back-dated and manual data entry
    • Support the annual salary review including back-pay and split pay run adjustments
    • Review and validate staff work schedules to ensure payroll accuracy
    • Review & organise large amounts of payroll data using excel.
    • Extract reports and support reconciliations
    • Assist with SharePoint clean-up - reviewing and structuring data into electronic files
    • Provide general project support with payroll processes
    About You
    • Previous experience working on large, data driven, payroll projects
    • Confident using Excel at an intermediate level or above
    • Very Strong attention to detail - methodical and accurate
    • Experience using SharePoint will be highly regarded
    • Must be immediately available and able to commit to the project duration of 4-6 months.
    • Working Holiday Visa candidate's welcome to apply
    Benefits
    • Immediate start - 4-6 month assignment
    • Hybrid work model - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
    • CBD location - public transport on your doorstep
    • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
    • Opportunity to work in a supportive environment & gain project experience.
    How to Apply
    Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong at sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.auSeniority level
    • Seniority levelEntry level
    Employment type
    • Employment typeContract
    Job function
    • Job functionHuman Resources
    • IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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