Payroll Compliance Specialist

**Payroll Compliance Specialist**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
- 24 Sept 2025
- Ready to make an impact in the world of payroll compliance? We're on the lookout for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join us for a permanent opportunity This is your chance to shape how we do things, ensuring our processes are not only compliant with laws and policies but also efficient, future-proof, and best-in-class.
- If you thrive on uncovering risks before they become issues, love streamlining complex systems, and know your way around Excel like a pro - we want to hear from you.
- We’re right in the thick of a major transformation, migrating from Ellipse to SAP and your expertise will be crucial in helping us build strong, compliant foundations for the future.

**Your Role in Action**
- **Spot issues before they happen** - Monitor payroll data trends to proactively identify compliance gaps and operational inefficiencies.
- **Own the fix, lead the change** - Investigate overpayments and underpayments, working hands-on with the payroll team to resolve issues and strengthen future controls.
- **Be audit-ready -** Help us shine during audits by preparing clear, accurate documentation and confidently managing external queries.
- **Stay sharp, stay current -** Keep your finger on the pulse of industry best practices and legislative changes, embedding insights into how we work.
- **Connect the dots across teams** - Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Systems teams to align policies, streamline workflows, and ensure accurate data flow.
- **Coach and empower others** - Provide expert guidance and training to the payroll team on compliance, internal controls, and interpreting policy with confidence.
- **Mitigate risk with confidence** - Regularly assess payroll risk and lead the design of practical strategies to keep our operations safe and compliant.
- **Drive smarter systems -** Play a key role in payroll system upgrades or implementations, ensuring strong controls and scalable solutions from day one.

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Experience in payroll compliance or audit within a large, dynamic or complex organisation.
- Confident using SAP and comfortable navigating large payroll systems and data flows.
- Deep understanding of payroll legislation, including the Fair Work Act, EBAs, and award interpretation.
- A proactive eye for compliance risks - you've identified gaps, implemented fixes, and helped shape best practice.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies and deliver insights through Excel
- Trusted judgement and integrity - you're solutions-focused, people-minded, and always one step ahead.
- By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

**Applications** **close on 8 October 2025