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- melbourne, victoria
- AU$71.50 - AU$86.50 per hour
- contract
- full-time
- job categoryadministrative & support services
- Paying between $71.50 - $86.50ph + super
- Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
- Temp contract for 4 months with possibility for extension & ongoing work
About the Role
Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to come in and join their team on a 4 month temp contract with possibility for extension & ongoing work.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Proven background managing full-cycle, business-as-usual (BAU) payroll processing.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with iChris or Chris21 (Essential).
- Prior Victorian Public Sector (VPS) or broader government experience (Highly Desirable)
- Proven leadership capabilities
Key responsibilities:
- End-to End Payroll Processing: Manage the full-cycle fortnightly payroll process - including adjustments, onboardings, terminations, allowances, leave entitlements, and reconciliations - ensuring accurate delivery in accordance with the VPS Enterprise Agreement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Specialist Advice: Partner with HR Business Partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders to manage the Payroll Inbox, resolve complex queries, and provide authoritative advice on payroll policies and employment conditions.
- Legislative & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to current employment legislation, taxation regulations, and superannuation requirements, actively monitoring and implementing regulatory updates as required.
- Payroll Accounting & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on key employment data and HR metrics—including establishment reports, leave trends, and accrued leave liabilities - to support informed decision-making.
- Period-End Obligations & Audit Preparedness: Assist the Payroll Manager with critical compliance tasks, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, superannuation guarantee contributions, agency portal management, month/year-end reconciliations, and audit readiness.
- Continuous Improvement & System Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migrations, and post-implementation validation for system releases, while continuously updating and maintaining accurate payroll procedures and process documentation.
- Operational Support & Leadership Backup: Provide high-level operational support and step in to cover duties for the Manager - Payroll Services during periods of leave or absence.
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.
- Paying between $71.50 - $86.50ph + super
- Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
- Temp contract for 4 months with possibility for extension & ongoing work
About the Role
Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to come in and join their team on a 4 month temp contract with possibility for extension & ongoing work.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Proven background managing full-cycle, business-as-usual (BAU) payroll processing.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with iChris or Chris21 (Essential).
- Prior Victorian Public Sector (VPS) or broader government experience (Highly Desirable)
- Proven leadership capabilities
Key responsibilities: ...
- End-to End Payroll Processing: Manage the full-cycle fortnightly payroll process - including adjustments, onboardings, terminations, allowances, leave entitlements, and reconciliations - ensuring accurate delivery in accordance with the VPS Enterprise Agreement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Specialist Advice: Partner with HR Business Partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders to manage the Payroll Inbox, resolve complex queries, and provide authoritative advice on payroll policies and employment conditions.
- Legislative & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to current employment legislation, taxation regulations, and superannuation requirements, actively monitoring and implementing regulatory updates as required.
- Payroll Accounting & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on key employment data and HR metrics—including establishment reports, leave trends, and accrued leave liabilities - to support informed decision-making.
- Period-End Obligations & Audit Preparedness: Assist the Payroll Manager with critical compliance tasks, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, superannuation guarantee contributions, agency portal management, month/year-end reconciliations, and audit readiness.
- Continuous Improvement & System Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migrations, and post-implementation validation for system releases, while continuously updating and maintaining accurate payroll procedures and process documentation.
- Operational Support & Leadership Backup: Provide high-level operational support and step in to cover duties for the Manager - Payroll Services during periods of leave or absence.
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.
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