Hybrid Payroll Support for Large-Scale Ops (Oracle/PeopleSoft)

Michael Page; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Immediate commencement

Contract through December 2026

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Support Officer in Melbourne to assist with fortnightly payroll processing for a large workforce. You will maintain records, ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, and respond to payroll enquiries in a fast-paced team.

The role offers hybrid work with two in-office days per week and an immediate start on a contract through December 2026. Experience with Oracle Payroll or PeopleSoft is valued, as is strong Excel capability and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience working within high-volume payroll environments.
• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation and Enterprise Agreements.
• Exposure to Oracle Payroll, PeopleSoft or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience managing payroll enquiries or service tickets will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support fortnightly payroll processing across a large employee workforce.
• Assist with accurate calculation of wages, overtime, allowances, leave and terminations.
• Maintain and update employee records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Apply Australian payroll legislation and Enterprise Agreements under guidance.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries regarding payments, timelines and system access.
• Assist with onboarding payroll-related employee data and user access requests.
• Support management of a digital ticketing and workflow management platform.
• Prepare payroll reports, spreadsheets and database updates.
• Maintain payroll documentation and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and payroll procedures.
• Assist in the management of a large volume of casual workforce payroll administration.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and workflow alignment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll law

Oracle Payroll

PeopleSoft

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Customer service

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Support Officer in Melbourne to assist with fortnightly payroll processing for a large workforce. You will maintain records, ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, and respond to payroll enquiries in a fast-paced team.

The role offers hybrid work with two in-office days per week and an immediate start on a contract through December 2026. Experience with Oracle Payroll or PeopleSoft is valued, as is strong Excel capability and stakeholder