Payroll Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Appreciating Talent Full time

Job Title: Payroll Compliance Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Payroll Compliance Specialist to join our team at Appreciating Talent. As a Payroll Compliance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of Payroll data across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering the payroll validation phase in a remediation process, ensuring it aligns with legal standards
  • Coordinating with external consultants, HR, finance, and legal teams to ensure a cohesive approach
  • Supporting the Payroll Manager in the identification and solving of complex employee entitlement matters identified during payroll validation
  • Liaising with Auditors as required for compliance audit reviews, on an ongoing basis
  • Identification and problem-solving in a collaborative team environment on enterprise agreement matters, business practices, and other complex employee entitlement matters
  • Ensuring accurate remediation calculations are delivered via a complex multilayered model
  • Supporting highly sensitive employee concerns and queries throughout the remediation process
  • Identifying root causes of business issues and recommending system and process changes
  • Supporting the delivery of future-proofing compliance activities
  • Preparing for and managing any regulatory scrutiny or audits related to the project
  • Identifying control or compliance issues, and making recommendations to enhance payroll and timekeeping practices

About the Role: This is a contract position, with a strong chance of extension beyond the initial period. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in employee and payroll-related legislation and compliance, and will be able to develop policies and procedures related to employee entitlements.

What We Offer: A competitive salary package, flexible WFH options, and the opportunity to work with a high-profile organization.



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