Remote Senior Payroll Systems Specialist

Aem Limited Llc; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Payroll Experts Australia is seeking a skilled payroll professional to join our team in Australia. The role focuses on complex payroll processing, compliance, data analysis, and client-focused go-live activities.

You will interpret awards, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate payroll outcomes. The position supports remote work while maintaining high delivery standards and strong client relationships.

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.
• Confidence analysing large datasets, performing reconciliations and working with advanced spreadsheet formulas.
• Experience working with Payroll, Time & Attendance, WFM, HCM or HRIS systems.
• Ability to identify risk, resolve discrepancies and operate with accountability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence engaging with stakeholders.
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment while maintaining delivery standards.
• Full working rights in Australia.

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 expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Remote work capability

Job description

Payroll Experts Australia is seeking a skilled payroll professional to join our team in Australia. The role focuses on complex payroll processing, compliance, data analysis, and client-focused go-live activities.

You will interpret awards, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate payroll outcomes. The position supports remote work while maintaining high delivery standards and strong client relationships.