Project PRISM will replace Latitude Financials’ current iChris payroll platform with a modern payroll solution integrated with Workday. The Payroll Implementation Specialist will provide payroll expertise across solution design, data migration, testing, compliance and operational readiness.
Acting as a key liaison between Payroll, broader People & Culture, Finance, Workday and vendors, this role will help ensure a smooth, compliant transition with minimal disruption to employees.
Key Responsibilities
Provide payroll SME input into solution design, configuration and implementation.
Define and validate payroll requirements, processes, controls and operating procedures.
Support data cleansing, mapping, migration, reconciliation and validation.
Lead payroll input into SIT, UAT, parallel pay testing and go-live readiness
Validate payroll calculations, statutory obligations, superannuation, tax, leave and deductions.
Identify and resolve payroll risks, issues and defects.
Support cutover, transition, hyper care and knowledge transfer with Payroll, Finance, People & Culture, Workday and vendors.
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years’ payroll experience in a medium-to-large organisation.
Payroll implementation, transformation or process redesign experience.
Strong Australian payroll, tax, superannuation, leave and compliance knowledge.
Experience with testing, reconciliations, parallel pay runs and issue resolution.
Experience working with outsourced or managed payroll providers.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.
You are familiar with AI tools - comfortable using tools to accelerate insights, automate routine work, prepare reporting, and tailor content quickly and effectively.
What is it like to work with us?
You’ll join a collaborative People Operations team supporting a major payroll transformation. We value accuracy, compliance, proactive communication and practical problem solving.
Help shape a scalable, compliant payroll operating model.
Work closely with Payroll, Finance, People & Culture, Workday and external vendors.
Sometimes the best candidates don’t have 100% of what is listed above, but if you have most and are confident, you’d be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
Sound like you?
That's a good sign! In return for your energy and ideas, we offer a flexible working environment and great compensation. We always support a safe, healthy, engaging, and productive working environment for all employees and workers, whether that be in your home and office, or a combination of both.
At Latitude,
we make it possible
– for our customers, our communities, and our people. We believe in creating opportunities that truly matter, helping you thrive both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer benefits that make a real difference in your life.
We make it possible…
to spend more time with your loved ones
– with an extra week of paid leave each year through our
Take 5
initiative.
to balance work and life – with a
hybrid working model
, giving you the flexibility to work from home while connecting in the office 2 days a week.
to put your wellbeing first
– with
Sonder
, a 24/7 support app for mental and physical wellness.
to access great financial benefits
– with discounts on Latitude products and services.
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Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.