Payroll Lead/SME - ADP

Job Q; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Payroll Lead/SME for a VIC government agency in Melbourne CBD, on a 12-month contract with hybrid work flexibility.

You will manage end-to-end payroll for ~500 employees using ADP, handle complex payrolls with overtime and allowances, and ensure compliance with STP, superannuation and PAYG requirements.

This role requires payroll leadership experience and expertise in payroll remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in payroll teams.
• Experience with payroll remediation projects and audits.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll management for ~500 staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle complex payrolls with overtime, allowances and penalties.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, validations and payment runs.
• Maintain system integrity, master data and generate reports.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries and compliance issues.
• Manage STP submissions, superannuation, PAYG and related reporting.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Remediation projects

End-to-end payroll processing

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

#### Payroll Lead/SME - ADPMelbourne, VIC 3000Full Time#### Job descriptionPaying between $90.33 - $120.88 per hour + super (VPS6 Equivalent) Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility 12 month temp contract with possible extensionsAbout 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 for this role include:Proficiency with ADP payroll system (Essential)Proficiency in undertaking employee pay auditsExperience and knowledge around payroll remediation projectsPrevious payroll leadership experienceKey responsibilities will include: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 servicesIf this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter toAt Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.Login is optional, you may send application via email