Payroll Specialist

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing team in Adelaide. This role requires a professional with extensive experience in managing end-to-end payroll operations and supporting payroll transformation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, and experience with payroll systems like CHRIS21 or SAP. The position offers the chance to work on payroll projects and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, and payroll tax.
• Experience in payroll projects and system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll system data and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Payroll experience in a medium to large organisation

Tools

CHRIS21

SAP

Kronos

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Adelaide. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll operations, payroll systems administration, and supporting payroll transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll system data and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
• Complete month-end and year-end payroll activities, including superannuation and payroll tax
• Support payroll system implementation, testing (UAT), data migration, and process documentation
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to payroll-related enquiries
• Assist with Kronos system administration and continuous process improvements

About You:

• 10–12 years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, superannuation, and payroll tax
• Experience with payroll systems such as CHRIS21, SAP, and/or Kronos (highly regarded)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in payroll projects, system implementations, and process documentation

About Us:

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting is an executive search firm that is specialized in providing recruitment solutions for our clients. We are registered with MOM in 2016.

Reg No: 201525092R

EA Lic No: 16C8021