payroll advisor.

• Paying between $63.84 - $73.63ph + super
• Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp contract for 10 weeks

Please note this role is an ASAP request so only candidates with short notice periods will be considered.

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll Advisor to come in and join them on a 10 week temporary contract.

Candidates for this role must have:

• Experience in payroll processing, including employee terminations and final payments.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations.

• Experience calculating employee entitlements and separation payments with a high level o accuracy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Calculate Separation Packages: Prepare and validate Applicant Separation Package (ASP) and Immediate Separation Package (ISP) calculations following statutory, policy, and enterprise agreement guidelines.
• Deliver Advisory Support: Respond to employee, manager, and project team inquiries regarding exit entitlements, notice periods, final payments, and payroll impacts.
• Coordinate Documentation: Compile administrative calculations and supporting documentation to facilitate executive review and decision-making for ASP/ISP processes.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Collaborate with Workforce Transformation, People & Culture, and Payroll teams to ensure smooth and timely processing of employee departures.
• Process Final Payroll Transactions: Execute workforce transition payroll actions, including employment terminations, leave balance reconciliations, and final payment disbursements.
• Provide Overflow Support: Assist the broader payroll operations team with general processing during peak workload periods.
• Maintain Audit Records: Ensure detailed audit trails by maintaining accurate records, calculation worksheets, and compliance documentation.
• Manage Risks & Escalations: Identify, investigate, and escalate complex payroll discrepancies, potential risks, or specialised issues to appropriate subject matter experts.

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

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

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.