Workday Payroll Specialist — Remote Short-Term Coverage

AccountAbility; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

3–4 days per week

Job summary

AccountAbility is seeking a Payroll Specialist with hands-on Workday Payroll experience to provide short-term payroll support in Sydney CBD or remote. You will join a fast-moving team for the duration of the assignment, working independently with minimal training and flexible full-time or part-time arrangements (3-4 days per week).

The role focuses on on-demand payments, reporting, reconciliations and BAU payroll support for about 500 employees in a predominantly salaried environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Workday Payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax).
• Experience with on-demand payments and payroll reporting.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal handover.
• Proactive, clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Process on-demand payments directly within Workday Payroll.
• Prepare, run and interpret payroll reports.
• Manage PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax requirements, including reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Troubleshoot payroll-related issues within Workday.
• Provide general end-to-end payroll support as required.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and timely completion of activities.

Skills

Workday Payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

On-demand payments

Payroll reporting

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Communication

Job description

AccountAbility is seeking a Payroll Specialist with hands-on Workday Payroll experience to provide short-term payroll support in Sydney CBD or remote. You will join a fast-moving team for the duration of the assignment, working independently with minimal training and flexible full-time or part-time arrangements (3-4 days per week).

The role focuses on on-demand payments, reporting, reconciliations and BAU payroll support for about 500 employees in a predominantly salaried environment.