Senior Payroll Specialist

Michael Page; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced payroll professional in South Australia to lead end-to-end weekly payroll processing and ensure compliance with awards and legislation. You will contribute to a forthcoming payroll platform implementation, collaborating with People & Culture, Finance and operations leaders.

The role offers exposure to both operational payroll and strategic system improvements within a flexible hybrid work model, supporting career progression in a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll awards, agreements and legislation.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly payroll.
• Ensure payroll compliance across awards, agreements and legislation.
• Payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.
• Manage payroll data integrity and employee records.
• Resolve complex payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance and operations stakeholders.
• Support users with payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Contribute to payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancements/implementation.
• Assist with audits, governance activities and compliance requirements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Awards & legislation knowledge

Systems experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement mindset

Prioritisation

Tools

Payroll system

Job description

Rarely does an opportunity arise that combines operational payroll, systems transformation, and genuine career progression in the one role. Join a highly respected South Australian business and play a key role in the future of their payroll function as they embark on an exciting payroll system implementation journey.

Client Details

Our client is a highly successful and well-respected South Australian business with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and investing in its people. With a strong growth trajectory and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation has built an outstanding workplace culture where collaboration, development, and employee engagement are highly valued.

Joining a close-knit and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond day-to-day payroll operations and play a key role in shaping the future payroll function. The business is currently undertaking a market review and tender process for a new payroll platform, with system selection and implementation expected to be a major focus over the coming years. This presents a rare opportunity to gain valuable project and implementation experience while working alongside experienced leaders committed to modernising systems and processes.

In addition to a positive and inclusive culture, the organisation offers flexible work-from-home arrangements, ongoing professional development, and genuine long-term career progression opportunities for high-performing employees.

Description

• End-to-end processing of weekly payroll
• Ensuring payroll compliance across awards, agreements and legislation
• Payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities
• Managing payroll data integrity and employee records
• Resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies
• Partnering with People & Culture, Finance and operational stakeholders
• Supporting users with payroll and time & attendance systems
• Contributing to payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancements/implementation
• Assisting with audits, governance activities and compliance requirements

Profile

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience
• Strong understanding of awards, employment conditions and payroll legislation
• Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Job Offer

• $90,000 - $100,000 + super
• Join a leading South Australian success story.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Significant investment in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an upcoming payroll system implementation project.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term role within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to both operational payroll and strategic improvement projects.