Payroll Analyst

Ambition Recruitment; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Gym Membership

Ongoing training

Close to public transport

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment in Chatswood is seeking a Payroll Officer to drive end-to-end payroll processing, analytics, and automation initiatives. You will leverage Excel to create reports and data insights while staying hands-on with BAU payroll tasks.

The role offers exposure to payroll systems, reporting, compliance, and automation projects within a collaborative team and mentorship from experienced payroll leaders. Strong Excel skills and an interest in AI are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and lookups.
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations and data validation.
• Interest in AI, automation and process improvements.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator and team collaborator.
• Full working rights for permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process using Micropay.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and data analysis using Excel.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and assist with data validation.
• Assist with payroll compliance reporting and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve efficiencies.
• Support automation and AI-led process improvement initiatives across the payroll function.
• Maintain employee master data and ensure system accuracy.
• Assist with leave reconciliations and payroll reporting requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Work closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll analysis

Data validation

Automation mindset

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Micropay

Job description

Chatswood NSW 2067 | $90,000 - $95,000 + Super + Benefits

Strong Payroll Officer ready to enhance your analytical and systems skills?

Leverage your Excel & interest in AI & automation to drive payroll efficiencies

Exciting role for a Payroll Officer who is looking to step more into reporting, automations & process improvements while remaining hands-on with BAU!

THE CLIENT

Join a well-established organisation with a collaborative payroll team that values continuous improvement, development, and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced payroll leaders while gaining exposure to payroll systems, reporting, compliance, and automation initiatives.

BENEFITS

• Complimentary Gym Membership

Long-term career prospects and ongoing training on offer

• Close to public transport
• Working within a collaborative team environment with various social activities
• Opportunity to develop payroll analytics, reporting, and systems skills
• Exposure to payroll process improvement and automation projects
• Mentorship and support from an experienced Payroll Manager

Strong internal career progression opportunities

THE ROLE

• Support the end-to-end payroll process using Micropay
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and data analysis using Excel
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and assist with data validation
• Assist with payroll compliance reporting and audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve efficiencies
• Support automation and AI-led process improvement initiatives across the payroll function
• Maintain employee master data and ensure system accuracy
• Assist with leave reconciliations and payroll reporting requirements
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities
• Participate in payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and testing
• Work closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance stakeholders
• Provide payroll administration and processing support when required

THE PERSON

Experienced within a Payroll Officer or Payroll Analyst position

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting and reconciliations
• Experience using Micropay is highly desirable
• Passion for systems, technology, AI, and process automation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Curious mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders
• Full working rights as this is a permanent opportunity