At a Glance
- Tasks: Support payroll operations and manage post-payroll activities using Workday Payroll.
- Company: Established organisation seeking a confident Payroll Specialist.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, remote work options, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Short-term contract with opportunities for full-time or part-time arrangements.
- Why this job: Utilise your Workday Payroll expertise in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
The predicted salary is between 9 - 30 $ per hour.
Sydney CBD / Remote | 9-30 November 2026 | Full-Time or Part-Time
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience processing payroll within Workday Payroll? We are partnering with an established organisation seeking a confident and capable Workday Payroll Specialist to provide short-term payroll support while their Payroll Manager is on leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Workday Payroll expertise who can step in, hit the ground running and work independently with minimal training.
The Opportunity
Working within a predominantly salaried payroll environment of approximately 500 employees, you will be responsible for supporting payroll operations and managing post-payroll activities. The monthly payroll will already have been processed, so the focus will be on on-demand payments, reconciliations, reporting and general BAU support.
Key Responsibilities
- Process on-demand payments directly within Workday Payroll
- Prepare, run and interpret payroll reports
- Manage PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax requirements, including reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queries
- Troubleshoot payroll-related issues within Workday
- Provide general end-to-end payroll support as required
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and timely completion of activities
About You
To be successful in this assignment, you will have:
- Essential: Proven, hands-on experience using the Workday Payroll module to process payroll
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax
- Experience processing on-demand payments and managing payroll reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- The confidence to work autonomously with minimal handover
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Please note: Experience using Workday HCM/HRIS alone will not be sufficient. You must have direct experience with Workday's payroll processing functionality.
What's on Offer?
- Short-term contract: 9-30 November 2026
- Remote working options available, including interstate candidates
- Full-time or part-time arrangements considered (3-4 days per week)
- Straightforward, predominantly salaried payroll environment
- Opportunity to utilise your specialist Workday Payroll expertise
- Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
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