Payroll Project Specialist

• Join a project-driven environment where payroll systems knowledge, integration experience, and adaptability will be highly valued.
• Utilise your payroll expertise across system integration, data validation, testing, process mapping, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Play a key role in the integration of multiple payroll systems, supporting a large-scale transformation and process improvement initiative.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Project Specialist to join an initial 6-month fixed term contract supporting a major payroll transformation initiative. Working within a project-focused environment, you will assist with payroll system integration, data migration, testing, and process improvement activities across multiple platforms.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong systems experience who enjoys project work, stakeholder engagement, and driving operational efficiencies. This is not a traditional payroll processing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration and consolidation of multiple payroll systems
• Assist with payroll data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, finance, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration
• Analyse payroll processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiencies
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and system implementation activities
• Manage and maintain data integrity throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with documenting processes, workflows, and system requirements
• Contribute to project milestones and deliverables within agreed timeframes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong payroll experience with a thorough understanding of payroll legislation and processes
• Previous experience working on payroll system implementations, integrations, or transformation projects
• Experience with payroll data migration, system testing, and process mapping
• Exposure to payroll platforms such as Micropay, PayGlobal, Dayforce, or similar payroll systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage changing priorities within a project environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience with Micropay
• Experience integrating payroll, HRIS, workforce management, and finance systems
• Exposure to workforce management platforms such as Deputy
• Experience in large, multi-site or complex payroll environments

What's on Offer?

• 6-month fixed term contract
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale payroll transformation project
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Immediate Start

Additional Information

• Full-time hours required
• Flexibility may be needed during key project phases
• Police clearance may be required as part of the onboarding process
• Interviews will be conducted promptly with an immediate start preferred

How to Apply

If you are a payroll professional with a passion for systems, integration, and project work, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant payroll systems and project experience.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation, please feel free to contact Holly Bradshaw on [0413 344 719](tel:0413 344 719) or [email protected]. #SCR-holly-bradshaw