payroll project officer (temp)

• Take ownership of resolving a critical backlog of approximately 150 high-priority Long Service Leave (LSL) queries, discrepancies, and related payroll issues.

• Investigate historical data and action necessary payroll adjustments, ensuring strict alignment with relevant modern awards and complex enterprise agreements.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to systematically clear the ticket queue, maintaining high standards of data integrity and mitigating operational risk.

• Ensure all adjustments and query resolutions adhere to strict regulatory frameworks to safeguard against escalating compliance risk and regulatory scrutiny.

About You

• Proven experience operating at a Senior Payroll Officer or specialised Payroll Officer level, with a strong capability in managing complex leave queries and adjustments.

• Mandatory demonstrated ability to investigate, interpret, and resolve intricate payroll issues, specifically related to LSL entitlements and award interpretation.

• Strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the Healthcare sector, or closely adjacent complex environments including Aged Care, NFP, Public Service, or Education.

• Exceptional analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving, capable of driving a high-volume backlog project to completion without compromising on accuracy.

The Benefits

• Offering an immediate start to deliver high-impact resolutions.

• Flexible working model featuring an accessible WFH arrangement alongside days in the Ringwood office.

• Opportunity to provide critical operational support and protect organisational compliance in a highly regulated environment.

• Competitive agency hourly rate commensurate with senior specialised expertise.

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