Data Analyst

About our role:

The Data Analyst (Payroll) will be instrumental in supporting a strategic industrial relations initiative by ensuring the precise interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements within payroll systems and processes. Embedded within the Human Resources – IR/Payroll division, you'll collaborate closely with project teams, payroll, HR managers, and consultants to drive compliance and enhance operational efficiency across the business.

In this role, you'll analyze payroll data to uncover discrepancies and identify opportunities for improvement, provide expert support in SAP payroll configuration and reporting, and develop advanced Excel models for payroll analysis and compliance tracking. Working alongside HR, IR, and site management teams, you'll help align payroll practices with industrial instruments, prepare insightful reports for stakeholders, and support system testing for EA-related changes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant compliance and regulatory impact across the organization, leveraging your analytical expertise, technical skills, and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and employment contracts to payroll processes.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert-level support in SAP payroll configuration and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel models for payroll analysis, auditing enterprise agreement conditions and entitlements and compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with HR, IR, and Site Management teams to ensure alignment of payroll practices with industrial instruments.
• Provide technical advice on pay rates, allowances, penalties, and entitlements under EAs.
• Assist in the development and documentation of payroll procedures and controls.
• Prepare reports and insights for project stakeholders on payroll compliance and EA interpretation.
• Support system testing and validation for EA-related changes in payroll software.

About you:

This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for payroll compliance and data analysis. Candidates must have:

• a diploma in Payroll, HR, or Law (or equivalent relevant industry experience).
• 5–7 years' experience in HR or IR, with demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, NES, and payroll-related legislation.
• proven experience with SAP payroll systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, macros, and data modeling).
• experience in payroll remediation or compliance projects.
• high attention to detail, strong communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive payroll data with professionalism and integrity.

Success in this role comes from expertly interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements within payroll systems, leveraging advanced analytical and technical skills in to ensure compliance, collaborating effectively with HR and project teams, communicating insights clearly to stakeholders, and continuously seeking improvements. You approach your work with initiative, practicality, and openness, consistently demonstrating ambition, engagement, and simplicity. Your dedication to high standards, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving will help achieve positive results for both the business and its people.

This role is perfect for professionals eager to leverage their expertise in industrial relations, compliance, and change management while driving meaningful outcomes for a leading dairy business. If you're motivated to make an impact and committed to growing your career, we'd love to hear from you

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds' No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.​

Lactalis Australia's iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. ​

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now