payroll compliance & projects specialist

HR Partners; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Superannuation included

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a growing business in West End, Brisbane, seeking a Payroll Compliance & Finance Projects Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role splits time between payroll processing and high-level projects, with a hybrid work model (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) and a salary of AUD 120,000 – 140,000 plus super.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will handle end-to-end payroll, compliance duties, and industry-leading project work, while driving award

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-state, award-based payroll roles.
• Strong payroll compliance, audit or project payroll background.
• Proficient with large payroll systems and complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end multi-state payroll processing and compliance.
• Manage complex pay-corrections and reconciliations.
• Lead payroll compliance, audit support and award interpretation.
• Partner with business on payroll and finance project initiatives; respond to queries promptly.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Audit & compliance

Award interpretation

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

payroll compliance & projects specialist

About our client: Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a growing business based in West End, Brisbane. They are seeking a Payroll Compliance & Finance Projects Specialist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

What’s on offer?

• $120,000 – $140,000 + Super
• Hybrid working model (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
• West End, Brisbane location
• Varied and engaging role combining core payroll with high-level projects

About the role: Reporting into the Finance Director, your time will be split between payroll processing and key compliance projects (approx. 2 to 2.5 days per week dedicated to payroll):

• Handling end-to-end multi-state payroll processing and compliance
• Managing complex pay-correction work and reconciliations
• Driving payroll compliance, audit support, and award interpretation
• Partnering with the business on payroll and finance project initiativesResponding to complex payroll and compliance queries in a timely manner

About you:

• 5+ years experience in multi-state, award-based payroll positions
• Strong background in payroll compliance, audit, or project-based payroll work
• Proven experience using large payroll systems
• High level of attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Full and unlimited Australian working rights

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.