Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

• Chatswood NSW 2067 | $90,000 - $95,000 + Super + Benefits
• Strong Payroll Officer ready to enhance your analytical and systems skills?
• Leverage your Excel & interest in AI & automation to drive payroll efficiencies

Exciting role for a Payroll Officer who is looking to step more into reporting, automations & process improvements while remaining hands-on with BAU!

THE CLIENT
Join a well-established organisation with a collaborative payroll team that values continuous improvement, development, and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced payroll leaders while gaining exposure to payroll systems, reporting, compliance, and automation initiatives.

BENEFITS

• Complimentary Gym Membership
• Long-term career prospects and ongoing training on offer
• Close to public transport
• Working within a collaborative team environment with various social activities
• Opportunity to develop payroll analytics, reporting, and systems skills
• Exposure to payroll process improvement and automation projects
• Mentorship and support from an experienced Payroll Manager
• Strong internal career progression opportunities

THE ROLE

• Support the end-to-end payroll process using Micropay
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and data analysis using Excel
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and assist with data validation
• Assist with payroll compliance reporting and audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve efficiencies
• Support automation and AI-led process improvement initiatives across the payroll function
• Maintain employee master data and ensure system accuracy
• Assist with leave reconciliations and payroll reporting requirements
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities
• Participate in payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and testing
• Work closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance stakeholders
• Provide payroll administration and processing support when required

THE PERSON

• Experienced within a Payroll Officer or Payroll Analyst position
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting and reconciliations
• Experience using Micropay is highly desirable
• Passion for systems, technology, AI, and process automation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Curious mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders
• Full working rights as this is a permanent opportunity

If you are immediately available please call me directly!

Or if we have already spoken and you are already in my Payroll Network before please feel free to call or email me directly. Otherwise please apply now.

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(AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment, both on a temporary and permanent basis across the Sydney Market for 20+ years! If this particular role doesn't suit then please reach out to Gina Morley to support you further!)