Payroll Specialist

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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 Description
Our 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.
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