Payroll Project Specialist

Step away from standard processing and leverage your Payroll Subject Matter Expertise - within a globally recognised business. Exercise your expertise in a high-impact, project-driven environment on a 12-Month Temporary Contract. This is a unique opportunity to assist in guiding critical system implementations and compliance initiatives within a powerful and evolving business.

About The Role

• Act as a true Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving critical compliance and system projects rather than focusing on day-to-day processing volume.
• Play a pivotal hands-on role in the upcoming system migration from to Workday.
• Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
• Partner very closely with a tight-knit project team to tackle complex challenges and deliver long-term, sustainable payroll solutions.
  
  

About You

• Senior Payroll Officer-level capability with a strong desire to step into system and compliance-driven project work.
• Adjacent project experience is a massive advantage, demonstrating your ability to look beyond standard processing.
• Experience interpreting complex EBAs (e.g., within manufacturing or similar industries) is highly regarded.
• A keen eye for detail, a passion for solving complex challenges, and a collaborative mindset where cultural fit and technical competence are top priorities.
• Australian Resident or Citizen.
  
  

The Benefits

• Very competitive daily rate approximating up to $130,000 p.a. + Superannuation
• 12-Month Temporary Contract opportunity (hiring for two positions).
• Hybrid working model with 1 day from home per week.
• A collaborative, long-term team environment embarking on a major, career-defining technology transformation.
  
  

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply. For any queries regarding this role or other opportunities within the payroll function, you can reach out to patrick.collins@randstad.com.au, or call 0483 154 427 for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Experience

1 year