Payroll Data Developer

Synergie Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Collaborative payroll compliance team

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Payroll Data Developer for a 12-month contract in Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid). You will design and maintain payroll data models and datasets to support payroll compliance and remediation initiatives, working with Payroll, IR, Legal and Technology teams to ensure accuracy and auditable processes.

The role emphasizes strong SQL, data modelling, and familiarity with Australian payroll rules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in data engineering, payroll analytics or data modelling.
• Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience supporting payroll compliance or remediation programs.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop payroll data models and calculation-ready datasets.
• Validate, reconcile and perform quality assurance on payroll data.
• Test ETL/ELT processes across payroll and workforce systems.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and remediation programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver data-driven compliance outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Data engineering

Payroll analytics

Data modelling

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking a Payroll Data Developer for a trusted client located in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid)

The important parts:

• Pay:$700-$770 Flat Daily Rate
• Duration:12-month contract
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)

What you will be required to do:

You'll play a key role within a Payroll Compliance Program, developing and maintaining payroll data models that support payroll compliance, remediation activities, and workforce payment accuracy initiatives. Working closely with Payroll, Industrial Relations, Legal and Technology teams, you'll deliver robust, auditable and reliable payroll data solutions.

• Design and develop payroll data models and calculation-ready datasets.
• Validate, reconcile and perform quality assurance on payroll data.
• Test ETL/ELT processes across payroll and workforce systems.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and remediation programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver data-driven compliance outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Demonstrated experience in data engineering, payroll analytics or data modelling.
• Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience supporting payroll compliance or remediation programs.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

What’s on offer for you:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile payroll compliance program.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Collaborative environment working alongside Payroll, IR, Legal and Technology specialists.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on payroll compliance and workforce payment accuracy initiatives.