Remote Payroll Systems Implementation Specialist

Employment Hero; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Payroll Experts Australia is seeking a Payroll Implementation Specialist to deliver accurate, compliant payroll solutions for multi-client deployments across Australia. You will interpret awards and legislative requirements, manage go-live activities and contribute to HRIS integration.

This role suits a detail-oriented professional with 3+ years Australian payroll experience, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to work remotely within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years Australian payroll experience in complex environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll calculations with accuracy and sound judgement.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply awards, EBAs and legislative requirements with accuracy and confidence
• Perform detailed reconciliations, compliance reviews and exception analysis to protect payroll integrity
• Analyse and transform large payroll datasets, identifying anomalies, trends and root causes
• Contribute to HRIS system implementations, including design, requirements and system audits
• Partner with clients during go-live activities, optimisation of their systems and issue resolution
• Produce clear documentation, reporting and control frameworks aligned to best practice
• Advise stakeholders on WFM & Payroll risk, compliance and process improvements
• Collaborate with clients and delivery teams to drive consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement across payroll operations and system capability

Skills

Payroll systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Remote work

Australian payroll knowledge

Education

Tertiary education in IT or Business

Payroll platform certifications

Tools

Dayforce

UKG

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

ADP

Employment Hero

Job description

Payroll Experts Australia is seeking a Payroll Implementation Specialist to deliver accurate, compliant payroll solutions for multi-client deployments across Australia. You will interpret awards and legislative requirements, manage go-live activities and contribute to HRIS integration.

This role suits a detail-oriented professional with 3+ years Australian payroll experience, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to work remotely within a high-performing team.