Payroll Specialist

Select Aust Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with an industry-leading Granville client to hire an experienced Payroll Specialist. You will own end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly cycles across office and factory staff, reporting to the HR Manager.

You will act as a key system user and contribute to HR, payroll, and regional business-improvement projects. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in standalone payroll, strong Excel skills, and solid knowledge of Australian reward structures and multi-state

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a standalone or senior payroll role across multi-state operations (manufacturing/industrial experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Australian Award determinations, EBAs, PAYG, and multi-state Payroll Tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll: process weekly and monthly payroll cycles for office and factory staff.
• Award & EBA Compliance: calculate pay rates, overtime, and allowances from time management systems with adherence to Awards and EBAs.
• Statutory & EOM Reporting: manage monthly superannuation reconciliations, PAYG tax, Payroll Tax (multi-state), union deductions, and workers' compensation.
• Systems & Data Integrity: maintain personnel records, headcount reporting, and HR dashboards in a large ERP system.
• Fleet & Compliance Support: assist with Australian motor vehicle fleet management (FBT & fuel reporting) and WGEA reporting.
• Project & Process Improvement: contribute to HR/Payroll integration projects and system upgrades.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About the Client & Culture

We have partnered with an industry-leading business in Granville that prides itself on fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture. They value their people and offer a highly supportive environment where continuous learning, teamwork, and innovation are celebrated.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Payroll Specialist to take full, end-to-end ownership of our client's Australian payroll operations. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this critical standalone role manages full end-to-end processing across weekly and monthly pay cycles for both office and manufacturing facility employees.

In addition to core payroll responsibilities, you will act as a key system user and have direct opportunities to participate in key HR, payroll, and business improvement projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll: Accurately process and administer weekly and monthly payroll cycles for office and factory staff.
• Award & EBA Compliance: Calculate pay rates, overtime, and allowances from time management systems while ensuring strict compliance with relevant Modern Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Statutory & EOM Reporting: Manage monthly superannuation reconciliations, PAYG tax, Payroll Tax (multi-state), Union deductions, and workers' compensation.
• Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain personnel records, headcount reporting, and HR dashboards (absenteeism, turnover, working hours) utilizing a large ERP system.
• Fleet & Compliance Support: Assist with Australian motor vehicle fleet management (FBT & fuel reporting) and annual WGEA reporting.
• Project & Process Improvement: Actively contribute to HR/Payroll integration projects, process automation, and system upgrades.

We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in a similar standalone or senior payroll role across multi-state operations (manufacturing/industrial experience preferred).
• Systems Knowledge: Proven experience with a large ERP system and time management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data manipulation).
• Award/EBA Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Australian Award determinations, EBAs, PAYG, and multi-state Payroll Tax legislation.
• Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, resilience, and the confidence to handle complex payroll inquiries independently.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.