Payroll Compliance & Audit Coordinator (Hybrid)

Davidson; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organisation seeks a payroll professional for an audit-driven payroll project. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will perform compliance checks and ensure payroll accuracy for employees in Australia and New Zealand. The role demands strong analytical skills and excellent communication, with a contract duration of 3 months. This position is hybrid, requiring one day of work from home, and offers a competitive salary reflective of experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated payroll experience in Australia (and ideally New Zealand) under modern awards.
• Comfortable interpreting industrial instruments, employment contracts, and payroll/award rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliation reviews, compliance and audit checks.
• Ensure payroll data accuracy, privacy, and legislative compliance.
• Audit payroll components and escalate payroll risks.

Skills

Payroll experience

Technical skills (Excel, Outlook, MS suite)

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder-management skills

Job description

A national organisation seeks a payroll professional for an audit-driven payroll project. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will perform compliance checks and ensure payroll accuracy for employees in Australia and New Zealand. The role demands strong analytical skills and excellent communication, with a contract duration of 3 months. This position is hybrid, requiring one day of work from home, and offers a competitive salary reflective of experience.