Hybrid Payroll Governance Lead: Compliance & Controls

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional发展

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking a Payroll Governance Specialist to strengthen payroll governance, ensure compliance and deliver accurate pay outcomes for thousands of staff. You will be the payroll legislation expert, guide audit activity and drive improvements across HR Shared Services.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and faculties, interfacing with auditors and government bodies. If you enjoy precision and high-stakes work with a tangible impact on people’s lives, this role offers

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, human resources or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience with complex, high-volume payroll operations across various awards and agreements.
• Experience establishing, managing and improving payroll governance, controls and assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of employment legislation including modern awards, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Experience in wage remediation activities and complex payroll calculations with accuracy.
• Strong data interpretation to drive performance and service improvements.
• Demonstrated experience with payroll systems and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to uphold payroll process integrity, statutory reporting and risk management.
• Ensure payroll controls align with the Payroll Governance Framework.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise agreements, modern awards and legislation.
• Verify system configurations and access controls for payroll platforms.
• Regularly review controls and governance practices to identify risks and improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, provide information, and track actions.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal/external stakeholders including Audit & Risk Committees.
• Manage payroll projects and governance initiatives, including remediation activities.
• Review service performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist the Manager and wider team with strategic operational matters.

Skills

Payroll governance

Compliance management

Audit coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, HR or related discipline

Tools

Dayforce aPay

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking a Payroll Governance Specialist to strengthen payroll governance, ensure compliance and deliver accurate pay outcomes for thousands of staff. You will be the payroll legislation expert, guide audit activity and drive improvements across HR Shared Services.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and faculties, interfacing with auditors and government bodies. If you enjoy precision and high-stakes work with a tangible impact on people’s lives, this role offers