Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Contract role – 4-6 months - immediate start
  • Hybrid: 3 days WFH + 2 days in office – Melbourne CBD location
  • Opportunity to assist with large, data-driven, backpay project

Job DescriptionOur client is a reputable organisation based in Melbourne CBD who is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support with data analysis and auditing for a large backpay project. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys working with large amounts of data, problem-solving, and contributing to project-based environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will assist with payroll and HR data tasks for a large backpay project. You will also have an opportunity to work with SharePoint to improve efficiencies and implement changes in usage. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, careful data validation, and support for system clean-up and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with payroll processing including back-dated and manual data entry
  • Support the annual salary review including back-pay and split pay run adjustments
  • Review and validate staff work schedules to ensure payroll accuracy
  • Review & organise large amounts of payroll data using excel.
  • Extract reports and support reconciliations
  • Assist with SharePoint clean-up – reviewing and structuring data into electronic files
  • Provide general project support with payroll processes

About You

  • Previous experience working on large, data driven, payroll projects
  • Confident using Excel at an intermediate level or above
  • Very Strong attention to detail – methodical and accurate
  • Experience using SharePoint will be highly regarded
  • Must be immediately available and able to commit to the project duration of 4-6 months.
  • Working Holiday Visa candidate's welcome to apply

Benefits

  • Immediate start - 4-6 month assignment
  • Hybrid work model – 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
  • CBD location – public transport on your doorstep
  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive environment & gain project experience.

How to Apply

Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong

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