- Large, national workforce
- Unrivalled WFH flexibility
About Our Client
Our client is one of Australia's largest employers, with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees nationally. Renowned for its people‐first culture, the organisation is making significant investments in technology, payroll systems and operational excellence to support future growth.
- Unrivalled work‐from‐home flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
- A highly regarded and supportive leadership team
- Significant investment in best‐practice systems, technology and processes
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to contribute to enterprise‐wide transformation projects
Job Description
- Lead all payroll remediation projects, ensuring deliverables, milestones and deadlines are achieved
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, reporting progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and identify root causes across payroll systems and processes
- Implement corrective actions to resolve payroll issues accurately and effectively
- Partner with HR, Finance, IT and external vendors to support remediation activities
- Ensure all remediation work aligns with legislative requirements and internal governance standards
- Prepare documentation and evidence required for audits and compliance reviews
- Communicate project updates, risks and remediation outcomes to key stakeholders
- Identify systemic issues and recommend long‐term process improvements
- Update payroll policies, procedures and controls to support ongoing compliance
The Successful Applicant
- Proven experience in payroll remediation, payroll compliance, payroll audit or payroll project environments
- A minimum of 5 years' payroll experience within a complex organisation
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance obligations and risk management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Outstanding planning, organisational and project management skills
What's on Offer
- Genuine market‐leading remuneration dependent on experience
- Amazing WFH flexibility
- Initial 6 month fixed term contract with extension opportunities
- Excellent leadership support and visibility
- Opportunity to influence enterprise‐wide payroll strategy and improvement initiatives
- Large‐scale, complex and rewarding project environment
Payroll Remediation Manager in Melbourne employer: Michael Page Australia
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