Job Type: Contract position | Full time position
Job Description
Paying between $90.33 - $120.88 per hour + super (VPS6 Equivalent) Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility 12 month temp contract with possible extensions
About the Role
Our client is a VIC government agency based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll Lead/SME to come in and join their team on a 12 month temp contract with possible extensions.
Requirements
- Proficiency with ADP payroll system (Essential)
- Proficiency in undertaking employee pay audits
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience and knowledge around payroll remediation projects
- Previous payroll leadership experience
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Payroll Management: Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 500 employees.
- Complex Payroll Processing: Processing complex payrolls incorporating overtime, specialized allowances, and penalty rates.
- Payroll Reconciliations & Payment Runs: Performing regular payroll reconciliations, validations, and executing payment runs.
- System Integrity & Reporting: Maintaining payroll system integrity, managing master data, and generating operational reports.
- Issue Resolution & Query Management: Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries, discrepancies, and compliance issues.
- Statutory Reporting & Submissions: Managing STP submissions, superannuation, PAYG, and other required statutory reporting.
- Legislative & Award Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant Modern Awards, and payroll-related legislation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with HR and operational stakeholders on key payroll, policy, and compliance matters.
- Governance & Internal Controls: Establishing robust payroll governance frameworks and internal controls.
- Payroll Remediation: Leading payroll remediation activities and back-pay assessments where required.
- Team Guidance & Mentorship: Providing ongoing payroll training, mentoring, and procedural guidance to payroll team members.
What's in it for you?
- Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including: Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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