payroll project officer (temp)

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking an experienced payroll professional on a temporary arrangement to manage a backlog of Long Service Leave (LSL) queries in a highly regulated environment.

You will investigate historical data, implement adjustments in line with modern awards and enterprise agreements, and collaborate with internal teams to clear the ticket queue while maintaining data integrity and compliance. This non-remote role is based in Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Backlog management of LSL queries and payroll issues
• Investigate historical data and implement necessary payroll adjustments
• Ensure adjustments comply with modern awards and enterprise agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clear the ticket queue and maintain data integrity
• Maintain adherence to regulatory compliance to mitigate risk

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional adept at navigating complex queries and ensuring meticulous compliance? Our client is seeking a dedicated specialist, on a temporary arrangement, to manage a critical backlog of Long Service Leave (LSL) queries, ensuring accurate adjustments and elevated service delivery within a highly regulated sector.

About the Role

Take ownership of resolving a critical backlog of approximately 150 high-priority Long Service Leave (LSL) queries, discrepancies, and related payroll issues.

Investigate historical data and action necessary payroll adjustments, ensuring strict alignment with relevant modern awards and complex enterprise agreements.

Partner with internal stakeholders to systematically clear the ticket queue, maintaining high standards of data integrity and mitigating operational risk.

Ensure all adjustments and query resolutions adhere to strict regulatory frameworks to safeguard against escalating compliance risk and regulatory scrutiny.