Payroll Consultant

Project Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to provide hands-on payroll support for their Australian payroll operations. This is a staff augmentation engagement designed to strengthen the existing payroll team, maintain business continuity, and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing during a period of increased workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using ADP Payforce for the Australian payroll.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and statutory requirements.
• Perform payroll calculations, validations, reconciliations, and post-payroll reporting.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and investigate payroll-related issues in a timely manner.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide day-to-day payroll support.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within ADP Payforce.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to support payroll operations and resolve payroll-related matters.
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities, including statutory reporting where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Document payroll procedures and support knowledge transfer within the payroll team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Required Experience

• Significant experience processing and managing Australian payroll.
• Strong hands-on expertise with ADP Payforce (required).
• Thorough understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing payroll in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience documenting payroll processes and supporting operational best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within large enterprise organisations.
• Exposure to complex or multi-entity payroll environments.
• Previous experience providing interim or staff augmentation payroll support.
• Payroll leadership or supervisory experience.

Engagement Details

• Location: Australia (Remote preferred, with occasional meetings if required)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately 3–4 months, with the possibility of extension