Payroll Lead & SME – Hybrid Role in Melbourne (12m)

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

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.