Payroll Compliance & Project Specialist - Fixed Term

Metcash Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Family friendly accreditation

Job summary

Metcash Limited is seeking a Payroll Compliance & Project Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term position. You will analyse payroll data, support compliance projects, and perform reconciliations across Chris21 and SuccessFactors in a high-volume environment.

You will contribute to ad hoc Chris21 projects, assist with backpay after Enterprise Agreement renegotiations, and prepare data for acquisitions. A strong analytical mindset and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of practical experience in payroll-related work, including reconciliations, reporting and working to strict deadlines.
• Experience with computerised payroll systems and time-and-attendance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse payroll data and support the compliance project.
• Complete leave balance reconciliations across Chris21 and SuccessFactors.
• Support ad hoc Chris21 projects, including configuration reviews, procedural changes and testing.
• Assist with Enterprise Agreement backpay following agreement renegotiations.
• Review and prepare payroll data for acquisitions and support its upload into Chris21.
• Document Chris21 leave-group configurations against Enterprise Agreements, awards and legislation.
• Assist with end-of-year reconciliations for ATO reporting, maintain procedural documentation and respond to payroll requests within agreed service and quality expectations.

Skills

Payroll data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Chris21

Kronos

SuccessFactors

Job description

Payroll Compliance & Project Specialist - Fixed Term

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Why you'll love this role

Use your payroll expertise to support compliance projects, analyse payroll data and deliver accurate, compliant outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements while working in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

***Note - this is a 12 month fixed term role***

Extra reasons to join us

• Flexibility and balance: Join a Family Friendly accredited employer, with additional leave benefits available and hybrid working arrangements.
• Grow your career: Access learning and development opportunities designed to help you continue growing.
• Inclusive and supportive: Be part of a values-led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity.

Your role with Metcash

• Analyse payroll data and support the compliance project.
• Complete leave balance reconciliations across Chris21 and SuccessFactors.
• Support ad hoc Chris21 projects, including configuration reviews, procedural changes and testing.
• Assist with Enterprise Agreement backpay following agreement renegotiations.
• Review and prepare payroll data for acquisitions and support its upload into Chris21.
• Document Chris21 leave-group configurations against Enterprise Agreements, awards and legislation.
• Assist with end-of-year reconciliations for ATO reporting, maintain procedural documentation and respond to payroll requests within agreed service and quality expectations.

What you'll bring

• At least five years of practical experience in payroll-related work, including reconciliations, reporting and working to strict deadlines.
• An understanding of computerised payroll and time-and-attendance systems, with Chris21 and Kronos experience preferred.
• Strong Excel capability and excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.

Part of something bigger

Backed local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind iconic brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle-O, fuelling an unstoppable network of independents across Australia.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team - no agencies please.