Payroll Lead/SME - ADP

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Payroll Lead/SME for a VIC government agency in Melbourne CBD on a 12-month contract with possible extensions. The role requires expertise in end-to-end payroll processing for around 500 staff, complex payroll scenarios, and strong compliance with modern awards and statutory reporting.

Hybrid working is available, with a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will lead payroll initiatives, drive remediation projects, and collaborate with HR and operations to

Qualifications

• Proficiency with ADP payroll system (Essential).
• Proficiency in undertaking employee pay audits.
• Experience and knowledge around payroll remediation projects.
• Previous payroll leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Management: payroll processing for ~500 employees.
• Complex Payroll Processing: overtime, allowances, penalties.
• Payroll Reconciliations & Payment Runs: regular reconciliations and payments.
• System Integrity & Reporting: maintain data integrity and reports.
• Issue Resolution & Query Management: resolve complex payroll queries.
• Statutory Reporting & Submissions: STP, superannuation, PAYG.
• Legislative & Award Compliance: Fair Work Act and awards compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with HR and operations.
• Governance & Internal Controls: payroll governance and controls.
• Payroll Remediation: lead remediation and back-pay assessments.
• Team Guidance & Mentorship: training and guidance to payroll team.

Skills

ADP payroll

Pay audits

Job description

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Job Description

Paying between $90.33 - $120.88 per hour + super (VPS6 Equivalent) Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility 12 month temp contract with possible extensions

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government agency based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll Lead/SME to come in and join their team on a 12 month temp contract with possible extensions.

Requirements

• Proficiency with ADP payroll system (Essential)
• Proficiency in undertaking employee pay audits

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge around payroll remediation projects
• Previous payroll leadership experience

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Management: Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 500 employees.
• Complex Payroll Processing: Processing complex payrolls incorporating overtime, specialized allowances, and penalty rates.
• Payroll Reconciliations & Payment Runs: Performing regular payroll reconciliations, validations, and executing payment runs.
• System Integrity & Reporting: Maintaining payroll system integrity, managing master data, and generating operational reports.
• Issue Resolution & Query Management: Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries, discrepancies, and compliance issues.
• Statutory Reporting & Submissions: Managing STP submissions, superannuation, PAYG, and other required statutory reporting.
• Legislative & Award Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant Modern Awards, and payroll-related legislation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with HR and operational stakeholders on key payroll, policy, and compliance matters.
• Governance & Internal Controls: Establishing robust payroll governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Payroll Remediation: Leading payroll remediation activities and back-pay assessments where required.
• Team Guidance & Mentorship: Providing ongoing payroll training, mentoring, and procedural guidance to payroll team members.

What's in it for you?

• Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including: Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

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.