Payroll Analyst: AI & Automation + Excel Reporting

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

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.