Payroll Specialist

Randstad Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a Granville-based client to recruit a Payroll Specialist who will own Australian payroll end-to-end for both office and manufacturing staff. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will ensure accurate weekly and monthly processing and serve as a key system user on HR/payroll projects across the region.

The role demands 3+ years in a standalone or senior payroll position, strong Australian award knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with experience in a large ERP system.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll management across weekly and monthly cycles.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Award determinations and EBAs.
• Accurate statutory reporting including PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR dashboards in an ERP system.
• Experience with motor vehicle fleet reporting and related compliance.
• Contribute to HR/payroll projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll: process weekly and monthly payroll for office and factory staff.
• Award & EBA compliance: calculate pay, overtime and allowances per time systems.
• Statutory & EOM reporting: manage superannuation reconciliations and payroll taxes.
• Systems & data integrity: maintain records, headcount, and HR dashboards in ERP.
• Fleet & compliance support: assist with FBT, fuel reporting and WGEA reporting.
• Project & process improvement: support HR/Payroll integration and system upgrades.

Skills

End-to-End Payroll

Award Compliance

EBA Compliance

Excel Proficiency

ERP System Experience

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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.

What 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.

qualification

• Degree or Bachelor related

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.