Payroll Specialist

Job description

Your new company

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to apply your expertise beyond day-to-day processing? Hays is partnering with a growing organisation running a payroll compliance and governance project. This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded team.

Your new role

Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations and compliance reviews.
Investigate payroll issues and identify root causes of discrepancies.
Interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation.
Review payroll processes, controls and governance frameworks.
Support payroll and HRIS implementation and transformation, including testing, process design and business readiness activities.
Prepare documentation, recommendations and process improvements.
Engage with stakeholders and facilitate workshops

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive end-to-end payroll experience within complex environments.
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
Experience in payroll compliance, governance, remediation, audit or operational improvement activities.
Exposure to enterprise payroll platforms
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving
Previous involvement in payroll transformation, system implementation or change projects will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

Broad exposure to payroll compliance, governance and transformation
Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture.
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 17 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Accounting Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: WA - Perth
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: WA - Perth