Payroll Remediation Consultant

Tandem Partners Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Tandem Partners Pty Ltd. is partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Remediation Consultant for an 8-week assignment in Melbourne CBD.

The role focuses on investigating payroll risks, resolving compliance issues, and preparing the business for a major payroll implementation. Key tasks include leading remediation of findings, addressing underpayments, implementing controls, and coordinating with local and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
• Experience in payroll remediation, compliance or transformation programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation of critical payroll findings.
• Investigate underpayments and systemic payroll issues.
• Implement process improvements and controls.
• Support testing and validation activities.
• Manage local and global stakeholders.
• Prepare clear updates and recommendations for senior leadership.

Job description

We're partnering with a global organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Remediation Consultant to lead a critical payroll remediation project ahead of a major payroll implementation.

This role will focus on investigating payroll risks, resolving compliance issues, improving processes, and ensuring the business is ready for implementation.

• Lead remediation of critical payroll findings
• Investigate underpayments and systemic payroll issues
• Implement process improvements and controls
• Support testing and validation activities
• Manage local and global stakeholders
• Prepare clear updates and recommendations for senior leadership

What we're looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation
• Experience in payroll remediation, compliance or transformation programs
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced environment

Payroll system experience is less important than deep payroll expertise, although exposure to Workday, ADP or large‑scale payroll projects will be highly regarded.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced contractor or consultant who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering outcomes quickly.

• 8 week assignment
• $1000 - $1100 per day
• Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working