Payroll Data Tester

Synergie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Payroll Data Tester for a trusted client based in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a 12‑month contract.

You’ll develop and execute test cases for payroll compliance and remuneration data models, validate calculations against documented requirements, reconcile outputs, and investigate discrepancies with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong SQL, data testing experience, and knowledge of Australian payroll

Qualifications

• Develop and execute test cases for payroll compliance and remuneration data models.
• Validate model calculations against documented requirements, methodologies, business rules, and interpretation decisions.
• Reconcile model outputs against source payroll and workforce management data.
• Investigate, document, and assist in resolving calculation discrepancies, defects, and anomalies.
• Perform regression testing following model enhancements and remediation activities.
• Validate employee payment outcomes, compliance reporting outputs, and remediation results.

Responsibilities

• You’ll play a critical role within a major payroll compliance program, validating payroll data models to ensure payroll calculations, business rules, enterprise agreement interpretations, and legislative requirements have been accurately implemented.
• Develop and execute test cases for payroll compliance and remuneration data models
• Validate model calculations against documented requirements, methodologies, business rules, and interpretation decisions
• Reconcile model outputs against source payroll and workforce management data
• Investigate, document, and assist in resolving calculation discrepancies, defects, and anomalies
• Perform regression testing following model enhancements and remediation activities
• Validate employee payment outcomes, compliance reporting outputs, and remediation results
• Work closely with Payroll Data Developers, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Legal, and Technology stakeholders
• Support user acceptance testing and provide evidence for model sign-off
• Maintain testing documentation, audit evidence, and quality assurance records
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and payroll compliance processes

Skills

Payroll data testing

SQL data validation

Data model validation

Payroll compliance

Regression testing

Stakeholder communication

Documentation skills

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Join a high-impact program where accuracy matters. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to support a major payroll compliance initiative, working alongside industry experts to deliver meaningful outcomes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project and make a genuine impact.

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

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 Tester for a trusted client based in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid).

The important parts:

• Pay:$690-$750 flat daily rate + Super | Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)

What you will be required to do:

You’ll play a critical role within a major payroll compliance program, validating payroll data models to ensure payroll calculations, business rules, enterprise agreement interpretations, and legislative requirements have been accurately implemented.

• Develop and execute test cases for payroll compliance and remuneration data models
• Validate model calculations against documented requirements, methodologies, business rules, and interpretation decisions
• Reconcile model outputs against source payroll and workforce management data
• Investigate, document, and assist in resolving calculation discrepancies, defects, and anomalies
• Perform regression testing following model enhancements and remediation activities
• Validate employee payment outcomes, compliance reporting outputs, and remediation results
• Work closely with Payroll Data Developers, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Legal, and Technology stakeholders
• Support user acceptance testing and provide evidence for model sign-off
• Maintain testing documentation, audit evidence, and quality assurance records
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and payroll compliance processes

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have demonstrated experience in data testing, payroll testing, payroll compliance programs, or data model validation
• Possess intermediate to advanced SQL skills, including data validation, reconciliation, and investigation
• Have experience testing complex calculation logic across large and detailed datasets
• Understand structured testing methodologies, defect management, and quality assurance processes
• Have knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
• Bring experience working with payroll, workforce management, HR, or remuneration systems
• Exposure to Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and/or Power BI will be highly regarded
• Be a strong communicator with excellent analytical and documentation skills

What's on offer for you:

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile payroll compliance and remediation program
• Collaborative environment working alongside Payroll, Legal, Industrial Relations, and Data specialists
• Long-term 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangements in either Sydney or Melbourne
• Competitive daily rate aligned to experience
• Exposure to complex payroll compliance models, enterprise agreements, and large-scale data environments

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.

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