Payroll Specialist

Are you a payroll professional with a passion for precision and a knack for navigating global complexities? Join CPA Australia as our Payroll Specialist and play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless payroll experience across all our locations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of People Services, you'll be the go-to expert for all things payroll—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the employee lifecycle. This is more than just processing numbers; it's about enhancing the employee experience and supporting our People & Culture strategy. This is a contract role until January 2027

Your Key Duties will include:

• Manage monthly payroll for all CPA Australia locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with our outsourced payroll provider to maintain high service standards.
• Oversee end-of-period and end-of-financial-year payroll activities globally.
• Provide exceptional support to employees and stakeholders on payroll matters.
• Maintain and improve payroll policies and procedures for compliance and consistency.
• Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate information.
• Stay ahead of legislative changes to ensure global compliance.
• Deliver accurate People & Culture payroll reporting to mitigate risk.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for SAP SuccessFactors 'PeopleHub'.
• Assist with the annual remuneration review through data analysis and reporting.

About You

• Proven experience managing payroll, ideally across multiple global locations.
• Familiarity with ADP Payforce and ADP Streamline is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about delivering quality work.

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we're proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here's what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.

• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia's leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 173,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

How do I Apply?

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