Payroll Officer | Part Time | Immediate Start!

Robert Half Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Career development

Shareholder opportunities

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 3-month assignment in Melbourne CBD to manage end-to-end payroll and support key payroll projects.

You will work within a collaborative payroll team, handle BAU payroll, and contribute to system improvements and initiatives. This hands-on role requires knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and experience with Chris21 or SAP.

Qualifications

• Previous end-to-end Australian payroll experience in medium to large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, superannuation and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems like Chris21 or SAP.
• Experience with payroll projects or process improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, adjustments and other payroll changes.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide support to employees and key stakeholders.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation and requirements.
• Support payroll projects and initiatives outside of BAU.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements and implementation activities.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll knowledge

Payroll project experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Chris21

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist
$55 – $60 P/hr + Super

Payroll Specialist | Join a well-established organisation managing end-to-end payroll while supporting key payroll projects.

• Manage end-to-end BAU payroll within a collaborative payroll team.
• Support payroll projects, systems and process improvements outside of BAU.
• Enjoy a varied 3-month assignment based in Melbourne CBD.

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 3-month temporary assignment. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys being hands‑on with end‑to‑end payroll while also getting involved in projects and initiatives outside of the day‑to‑day payroll function.

Working as part of the payroll team, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll while supporting key projects, process improvements and other payroll initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Manage new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, adjustments and other payroll changes.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide support to employees and key stakeholders.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation and requirements.
• Support payroll projects and initiatives outside of BAU.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements and implementation activities.

Skills and Experience

• Previous end-to-end Australian payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, superannuation and compliance.
• Experience working across larger payroll systems like Chris21/SAP.
• Previous exposure to payroll projects, systems or process improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Opportunity to work across both BAU payroll and projects.
• Gain further exposure to payroll systems and process improvements.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work‑life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive, and you can bring your whole self to work. You may also have the chance to take advantage of our unique shareholder opportunities, sharing in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to unlock your career potential.
• Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About Beca

Beca is one of the Asia‑Pacific region's largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.

At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

As a people‑focused business, we understand that work‑life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team.