Workday Payroll Implementation Specialist

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Payroll Implementation Specialist to join our team and play a key role in the implementation and ongoing optimisation of Workday Payroll for Australia. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across our national workforce.

You will work closely with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to configure, test, and manage payroll processes within Workday, including award interpretation, leave management, and reporting. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a transformative technology project and shape the future of payroll operations at Maddocks.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, further key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the configuration and deployment of Workday Payroll modules, including integration with HCM and Finance systems.
• Support complex payroll scenarios such as long service leave, parental leave, higher duties allowances, and multi-state payroll tax calculations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll data accuracy and alignment with organisational policies.
• Develop and maintain payroll reports for audit, reconciliation, and compliance purposes.
• Provide training and support to P&C and Finance teams on Workday Payroll functionality.
• Assist with data migration and historical payroll data access strategies.

Skills & Experience

In order to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience with implementation of Workday Payroll in an Australian context is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Fair Work compliance, and award interpretation.
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliation, and audit processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in a law firm or partnership model is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a key impact on the successful implementation of Workday across our business.

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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