Payroll Consultant

• Six-month contract supporting the team through a large-scale payroll system transition
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options
• Apply your payroll and compliance expertise to enhance efficiency and process accuracy

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Consultant to lead and support improvement initiatives, system updates and configuration, payroll and compliance projects, all while providing high-level support across our payroll operations.

About the Role

As a key member of our Payroll team, you'll be responsible for optimising payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, leading and supporting improvement initiatives, system updates and payroll projects and supporting fortnightly payroll operations. You'll act as the subject matter expert on payroll systems, taxation, superannuation, and employment law, while guiding the team through system enhancements and process improvements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant payroll outcomes.

Specifically, this will include:

• Review and analyse payroll compliance matters and review and update procedures and processes as required.
• Leading and supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations with HRIS and finance systems.
• Support and act as a subject matter expert with payroll related projects including integrations, system configuration and migration.
• Proactively manage payroll risks and contribute to a strong culture of compliance and safety.
• Test and support system functionality upgrades and improvements.
• Supporting end-to-end payroll processing (fortnightly and/or monthly) when required.
• Review and analyse payroll-related taxes, superannuation, bonuses, and deductions to confirm compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, awards, and EBAs.
• Preparing payroll tax, PAYG, STP, and other statutory reporting requirements when required
• Identifying opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Developing, maintaining, and documenting payroll procedures and policies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and seamless operations.
• Support the delivery accurate and timely reporting for STP, Superannuation, WorkCover, and Payroll Tax.

About You

You're a detail-oriented payroll professional who combines technical expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. You're confident navigating complex legislation, comfortable leading change, and known for your accuracy, integrity, and collaborative approach.

We also seek:

• Significant proven payroll experience within Australia demonstrating in-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong system upgrade and configuration experience.
• Experience migrating two payroll system to one an advantage.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Experience completing payroll projects and initiatives.
• Experience interpreting EBAs and awards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with payroll systems - Chris21 or Aurion is essential for this role

Why you'll love working with us:

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we're all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You'll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Extend your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program.
• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank:

In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank.  We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states.

With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

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