Michael Page is pleased to partner with a multinational manufacturing business with Australian headquarters in Brisbane. With over 50 years of expertise, the business is a leader in its industry. The company is known for its innovative approach, investing heavily in progressive technology and offering a supportive work culture with long-tenured staff. The Payroll Analyst will lead the review of historical payroll data to identify discrepancies or process issues. Key responsibilities include:

• Utilizing Excel-based templates to investigate payroll data.
• Interpreting industrial agreements.
• Highlighting discrepancies.
• Communicating effectively with the internal finance team and consultants.
• Making process change recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in payroll, coupled with strong analytical skills to investigate complex data sets. Key requirements include:

• Knowledge of end-to-end payroll.
• Ability to interpret awards and other industrial agreements.
• Strong data manipulation skills, particularly using Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous payroll project experience is desirable.
• Ability to commence at short notice.

This is a contract role of 2-3 months in duration, with potential to extend further. The successful candidate will work as part of a cohesive finance team, equipped with necessary templates and tools to succeed in the role. A competitive hourly rate of $50-60/hour + Super is on offer.

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