Payroll Consultant

Mivada; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave benefits

Doona Days

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mivada is seeking a Payroll Consultant to implement and support Workday Payroll for clients in Australia and New Zealand. You will configure payroll, run system tests, and manage integrations with external systems, delivering practical, client‑facing solutions.

As a Senior Payroll Consultant, you will advise on best practices, identify process inefficiencies, ensure data accuracy, and drive improvements while collaborating with HR teams and stakeholders in a dynamic tech consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing payroll systems in Australia or NZ.
• Experience partnering with HR teams and payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian or NZ payroll compliance.
• Proficient in HRIS/payroll data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Configure Workday Payroll to align with client requirements.
• Execute system tests to ensure quality and integrity.
• Manage integrations between Workday Payroll and external systems.
• Advise clients on Workday capabilities and best practices.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with regulations.
• Deliver accurate payroll reporting for compliance and audits.
• Create end-user documentation and train users.
• Provide post-go-live support and address queries.

Skills

Agile & Waterfall

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Advanced Excel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

Implements and supports client payroll systems, handles configuration, and resolves payroll issues

At Mivada, we believe that when you bring together the right people and the right technology, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

The Opportunity

We're currently recruiting for a Payroll Consultant / Senior Payroll Consultant who is collaborative, delivery-focused, and motivated to deepen their consulting expertise, with experience delivering Workday or other payroll system implementations. You will have either strong Australian and/or NZ Payroll systems implementations experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Implementation & Configuration

• Configure Workday Payroll to align with client requirements and business goals
• Execute system test plans to ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity
• Manage integrations between Workday Payroll and external systems (e.g. finance platforms, third-party providers)

Process Optimisation

• Advise clients on Workday capabilities and recommend best-practice solutions
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• Ensure data accuracy and streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Develop and deliver accurate, timely payroll reporting to support compliance and audit requirements

Troubleshooting & Support

• Identify, analyse, and resolve payroll-related issues within Workday
• Create end-user documentation and deliver training sessions
• Provide post-go-live support and respond to system and process queries

Corporate Initiatives

• Champion Mivada's Trust Program across security, privacy, compliance, and risk
• Adhere to client governance requirements and regulatory standards
• Support organisational priorities and personal development initiatives with your Lead
• Contribute to Mivada's growth by aligning to our purpose and North Star objectives

What You Bring

Core Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in payroll systems implementations in Australia or New Zealand
• Experience partnering closely with HR teams, with a strong understanding of HR processes and payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of Australian or NZ payroll compliance requirements, including tax, superannuation, leave, garnishments, and reporting
• Proficient in using HRIS/payroll systems for day-to-day activities such as data management, reporting, workflow administration, and payroll processing
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and configuring HRIS or payroll systems

Skills

• Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing and configuring Workday Payroll solutions
• Workday HCM Functional and/or Payroll certification

Benefits

WHY JOIN US

Everyone who joins our team is treated as a trusted member of the team, not a number. Ultimately your success is our success, so we invest in our People heavily. Here are the top reasons to join us:

• Developing you is a key focus - we help you craft your career
• Pioneers in Parental Leave benefits - we provide equality in our parental leave for all genders and parental types
• Doona Days - additional two days off for your mental health
• Fun is an everyday experience - we challenge you in a positive way so you enjoy your growth journey
• Competitive Compensation & Pay for Performance
• Opportunities to be more for yourself and others

Who We Are

At Mivada we believe that when you bring technology and the right people together, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Mivada is a high-growth technology consultancy, headquartered in Australia, offering services to both high-growth, mid-sized and global blue chip clients. We run a hybrid model with the majority of our team onshore, as well as an offshore capability in India. We have the ability to support global businesses 24/7 365. Our flexible approach and strong reputation have led to repeat work and growth. Our clients are our advocates.

We believe cultural fit is as important as technical skills. We operate as a team, supporting and learning from each other and we genuinely care about our clients' success. Our Leaders are accessible, humble, and sometimes pretty funny! We like to enjoy our time at work, which means we encourage each other to shoot for the moon!