Payroll Systems Administrator

Sharp and Carter; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced Payroll Systems Administrator to join a large, well‑established organisation investing in its people, systems and technology.

You will maintain and optimise payroll systems, work closely with Payroll, HR and key stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement through testing, upgrades and reporting. This hybrid role offers exposure to enterprise payroll platforms and advanced Excel capabilities in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll systems administration or payroll systems support.
• Exposure to enterprise payroll platforms in large or complex environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Experience with upgrades, testing and enhancements.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support payroll system configuration and administration activities
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide ongoing user support
• Assist with testing, upgrades, enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce payroll reporting, data analysis and workforce-related insights
• Ensure data integrity, system compliance and best practice processes
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and implement system improvements
• Support documentation, process mapping and change management activities
• Liaise with external vendors and technology partners where required

Skills

Payroll systems

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

System upgrades

Reporting

Job description

• Additional staff benefits on offer such as 5 weeks annual leave

• Work with best in class payroll systems
• Excellent hybrid working environment
• Additional staff benefits on offer such as 5 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Systems Administrator to join a large and well-established organisation undergoing continued investment in its people, systems and technology landscape.

Supporting a complex payroll environment, this role will see you work closely with Payroll, HR and broader business stakeholders to ensure payroll systems are maintained, optimised and continuously improved. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining payroll knowledge with systems expertise and is looking to make a genuine impact in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support payroll system configuration and administration activities
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide ongoing user support
• Assist with testing, upgrades, enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce payroll reporting, data analysis and workforce-related insights
• Ensure data integrity, system compliance and best practice processes are maintained
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and implement system improvements
• Support documentation, process mapping and change management activities
• Liaise with external vendors and technology partners where required

About You

• Previous payroll systems administration or payroll systems support experience
• Exposure to enterprise payroll platforms, ideally within a large or complex environment
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and legislative requirements
• Experience supporting system upgrades, testing and enhancement projects
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus

What's on Offer

• Join a highly regarded organisation with a strong employee focus
• Opportunity to influence systems improvement and optimisation initiatives
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to large-scale payroll operations and enterprise technologies
• Genuine career development opportunities available