Payroll & People Operations Specialist

BAI Communications; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

LinkedIn Learning access

Parental leave

Job summary

BAI Communications is seeking a People and Culture Operations Officer to manage payroll and P&C operations, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the business from North Sydney, Australia. You will liaise with Finance and our outsourced payroll provider to ensure timely payroll inputs and lifecycle processes.

The role suits detail-oriented HR operations professionals who balance accuracy with stakeholder service and continuous improvement initiatives, with Dayforce experience and

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations, payroll coordination or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of employment standards, awards and contracts.
• Experience supporting outsourced payroll environments.
• Exposure to audits, reporting and process improvements.
• Qualifications in HR or Payroll administration, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll-related P&C activities including new starters, terminations, salary changes, leave, timesheets and allowances.
• Validate payroll inputs and reconcile data with Finance and outsourced payroll provider.
• Maintain accuracy of employee records in Dayforce and HR systems.
• Coordinate onboarding, changes, transfers and offboarding.
• Provide guidance on payroll, leave and HR system inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain audit-ready records and documentation.
• Support reporting and workforce analytics, including compliance activities.
• Monitor vendor performance and contribute to process improvements.
• Provide QA support to the P&C Coordinator.

Skills

Payroll coordination

HR operations

HRIS Dayforce

Data integrity

Audits & compliance

Stakeholder management

Payroll inputs

Education

HR/Payroll qualification

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Excel

Job description

BAI Communications is seeking a People and Culture Operations Officer to manage payroll and P&C operations, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the business from North Sydney, Australia. You will liaise with Finance and our outsourced payroll provider to ensure timely payroll inputs and lifecycle processes.

The role suits detail-oriented HR operations professionals who balance accuracy with stakeholder service and continuous improvement initiatives, with Dayforce experience and