Payroll Specialist I - 12-Month Contract | SAP Expert

Adecco Australia Group; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Payroll Specialist I in Dandenong for a 12-month contract to deliver accurate, compliant payroll for a large workforce in Melbourne's transport sector. You will own end-to-end payroll processes, resolve queries, and support continuous improvement within a collaborative team.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, extensive payroll experience, SAP expertise (including SAP GlobalView), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Extensive payroll processing experience within a large workforce, ideally supporting over 1,000 employees in a blue-collar environment.
• Hands-on SAP experience; SAP GlobalView knowledge highly regarded.
• Experience working with EBAs (Enterprise Bargaining Agreements).
• Advanced Excel skills and thorough understanding of Australian payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Onboarding may include Drug & Alcohol Test and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Resolve payroll queries within SLAs and escalate complex matters when needed.
• Coordinate maintenance and improvement of third-party system interfaces, including benefits providers.
• Review and validate payroll data and results for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide guidance and share payroll knowledge with team members.
• Review and maintain work instructions to keep them accurate and compliant.
• Identify and submit change requests to adapt to evolving policies and processes.
• Identify payroll processing issues and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to tax, superannuation and legislative requirements.
• Support timely payroll processing and ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAP

Advanced Excel

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP GlobalView

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Payroll Specialist I in Dandenong for a 12-month contract to deliver accurate, compliant payroll for a large workforce in Melbourne's transport sector. You will own end-to-end payroll processes, resolve queries, and support continuous improvement within a collaborative team.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, extensive payroll experience, SAP expertise (including SAP GlobalView), and strong Excel skills.