Payroll Officer - Backpay Project - Temp

Agrifutures; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Agrifutures in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support data analysis and auditing for a large backpay project. The role is hands-on, requires strong Excel skills, and attention to detail, with a focus on data validation and process improvement.

The contract is roughly 3 months with immediate start, offering hybrid work (3 days WFH, 2 days in the office) and an hourly rate of $40–$60 plus super. Experience with Australia payroll essential.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience in Australia.
• Intermediate or higher Excel skills.
• Excellent data validation and accuracy.
• SharePoint experience is a plus.
• Immediate availability for a 4–6 month project.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing including back-dated and manual data entry.
• Support the annual salary review including back-pay and split pay run adjustments.
• Review and validate staff work schedules for payroll accuracy.
• Review and organize large payroll data using Excel.
• Extract reports and support reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Full Job Description

• Contract role -roughly 3 months - immediate start
• Hybrid: 3 days WFH + 2 days in office - Melbourne CBD location
• Opportunity to support payroll and HR data projects

Our client is a reputable organisation based in Melbourne CBD who is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support with data analysis and auditing for a large backpay project. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys working with large amounts of data, problem-solving, and contributing to project-based environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will assist with payroll and HR data tasks during a busy review period. You will also have an opportunity to work with SharePoint to improve efficiencies and implement changes in usage. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, careful data validation, and support for system clean-up and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with payroll processing including back-dated and manual data entry
• Support the annual salary review including back-pay and split pay run adjustments
• Review and validate staff work schedules to ensure payroll accuracy
• Review & organise large amounts of payroll data using excel.
• Extract reports and support reconciliations
• Assist with SharePoint clean-up - reviewing and structuring data into electronic files
• Provide general project support with payroll processes

About You

• Previous experience working on large, data driven, payroll projects
• Must have experience processing end to end payroll in Australia.
• Confident using Excel at an intermediate level or above
• Very Strong attention to detail - methodical and accurate
• Experience using SharePoint will be highly regarded
• Must be immediately available and able to commit to the project duration of 4-6 months.
• Working Holiday Visa candidate's welcome to apply! (MUST have Australian payroll experience)

Benefits

• Immediate start
• 3 month temp assignment with potential to extend
• Competitive hourly rate based on your experience ($40ph - $60ph + super)
• Hybrid work model - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
• CBD location - public transport on your doorstep!
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment & gain project experience.