3 week Payroll Temp

We are seeking a skilled Payroll professional for a temporary 3-week assignment based in Knoxfield within the industrial/manufacturing industry. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing to support the organisation's financial operations.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the industrial/manufacturing sector and is based in Knoxfield.

Description

• Analyse and reconcile approximately six years of historical payroll and timekeeping data.
• Review hours worked against overtime payments and calculate any discrepancies.
• Perform employee-level backpay calculations using established payroll rules and methodologies.
• Investigate missing, duplicate, incomplete, or inconsistent payroll data.
• Reconcile calculations back to payroll records and maintain a clear audit trail.
• Prepare detailed employee schedules and summary reports for payroll review and processing.
• Deliver clear working papers and documentation to support Payroll, HR, and Finance review processes

Profile

• Strong Australian payroll experience.
• Previous exposure to payroll remediation, reconciliations, backpay projects, or payroll audits.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience reconciling payroll against time and attendance records.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, overtime, and allowances.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and investigate data anomalies.

Job Offer

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Short-term project with a clearly defined scope.
• Opportunity to utilise your payroll analytical and remediation expertise.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Fully on-site role based in Knoxfield.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below.

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jess Johnston at [+61 3 8616 6221](tel:+61 3 8616 6221).