At a Glance
- Tasks: Support accurate payroll outcomes and improve processes while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join Kirra Services, an award-winning Indigenous-owned IT and recruitment company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on payroll governance and enhance user experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP or similar systems.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About the Role
This role works closely with stakeholders across People & Culture, Industrial Relations, Legal, Risk, Finance, Data Analytics and SAP HR to support accurate payroll outcomes, strong governance and continuous improvement.
- Complete investigations and reconciliations of payroll data and information.
- Deliver payroll remediation, reconciliation and investigation activities.
- Investigate and resolve payroll issues raised by current and former colleagues and matters escalated through internal service channels.
- Apply payroll subject matter expertise to support the delivery of payroll remediation outcomes.
- Gather technology and process requirements arising from legislative or business changes.
- Assist with the development of new payroll processes and procedures.
- Review, design and improve payroll processes and systems.
- Deliver payroll related activities in collaboration with internal partners and stakeholders.
- Support alignment between payroll activities, Operational Excellence projects and the wider People & Culture function.
- Work closely with People & Culture teams to support the accuracy of payroll content and provide an exceptional user experience.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain a strong focus on risk and compliance and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
- Perform relevant controls, adhere to applicable policies and procedures, and elevate risks, issues or breaches when identified.
Skills/Experience
- Payroll experience within a complex corporate environment.
- Strong experience with SAP or similar systems.
- Strong experience in payroll reconciliations.
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to interpret complex information and translate it into accurate outcomes.
- User acceptance testing knowledge and skills.
- Strong computer literacy across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment. Experience using HR solutions and tools to support HR products, services, processes and strategy.
- Strong focus on operational excellence and customer centric delivery.
- Ability to work autonomously where required.
- Tertiary education in Business, Finance, Computer Science or a related discipline.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Financial Services industry experience.
WHO WE ARE
Kirra Services is a leading provider of IT services and recruitment personnel, headquartered in Canberra, ACT.
Award-winning winners of the Seek SARA 2025 Small Recruitment Company of the Year, we partner closely with a range of Federal Government agencies and are continuously seeking talented professionals to join our growing team.
Kirra Services is proudly Supply Nation Certified and majority Indigenous-owned.
We are committed to creating opportunities for all Australians and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply for all roles.
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Consultant – Payroll Governance in Melbourne employer: Kirra Services pty ltd
Kirra Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the energy and utility infrastructure sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring our team members thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that support South Australia's energy transition. Our inclusive culture, coupled with our recognition as a leading recruitment company, makes Kirra Services a rewarding place to build your career.
