Remote Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst (Power Query)

Michael Page; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst to support a major remediation project focused on historical payroll data. This fully remote role involves Power Query modelling, data validation, and regulatory reporting.

You will work with stakeholders to transform data into compliant reporting outputs, troubleshoot discrepancies, and optimise the existing Power Query models. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Power Query in Excel/Power BI.
• Data analysis, validation and reconciliation of large datasets.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and manage complex payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise existing Power Query models.
• Analyse and validate large volumes of historical payroll data.
• Investigate data discrepancies, exceptions and employee-level cases.
• Reconcile payroll data and reporting outputs.
• Transform and prepare payroll data for submission into prescribed reporting templates.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve data integrity issues.
• Support ongoing payroll remediation activities and project deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce reliance on external consulting support.

Skills

Power Query modelling

Data analysis

Data reconciliation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Excel proficiency

Tools

Power Query

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Remote Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst (Power Query)

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? This is an opportunity to join a major ASX-listed organisation and work on a complex payroll remediation project involving large-scale data analysis, Power Query modelling and regulatory reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded ASX-listed mining and resources organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence and investing in its people.

Recognised as an employer of choice, the organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, business-critical projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely great team and play a key role in a significant payroll remediation and compliance initiative, all while working remotely.

Description

Due to ongoing project requirements, our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Data & Remediation Analyst to support a specialist remediation project focused on historical payroll and service-related data.

Working closely with an existing remediation specialist and key internal stakeholders, you will assist with the management, validation and reporting of large volumes of payroll data. A key component of the role will involve maintaining and troubleshooting an established Power Query model used to transform historical payroll information into reporting outputs required for compliance and regulatory reporting purposes.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with complex datasets, solving problems, identifying data anomalies and combining strong technical skills with practical payroll knowledge.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise existing Power Query models.
• Analyse and validate large volumes of historical payroll data.
• Investigate data discrepancies, exceptions and employee-level cases.
• Reconcile payroll data and reporting outputs.
• Transform and prepare payroll data for submission into prescribed reporting templates.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to identify and resolve data integrity issues.
• Support ongoing payroll remediation activities and project deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce reliance on external consulting support.

Profile

• Advanced experience with Power Query in Excel and/or Power BI.
• Strong data analysis, reconciliation and validation capabilities.
• Experience managing large and complex datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Strong Excel capability.

Job Offer

• Fully remote position.
• Contract through to at least March 2027 (likely extension)
• Opportunity to work on a significant payroll remediation project.
• Exposure to complex data, systems and compliance challenges.
• Supportive and collaborative project environment.
• Immediate commencement available.