senior payroll advisor.

• Paying $71.50-86.50ph + super
• Melbourne CBD location
• 3 month temp assignment with possible extensions

Please note this is an urgent requirement role

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are urgently seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to come in and assist them on a 3 month temp assignment with potential for extension.

Candidates for this role must have:

• Payroll leadership experience

• 5-10 years experience in running and leading BAU payroll functions.

• Recent experience with small scale payroll processing - 150-200 staff maximum (Essential)

• Previous government and private sector experience (Desirable)

• ADP system experience (Desirable)

Key responsibilities include:

• Systems & Data Integration: Act as the primary conduit ensuring the seamless, accurate, and timely transition of data between HR systems, Finance systems, and the external payroll provider.
• Payroll Delivery & Quality Assurance: Lead the end-to-end reconciliation of data and quality-check processes to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and efficient payroll services.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain accurate employee records aligned with leading payroll principles; proactively identify, escalate, and assist in resolving operational risks and compliance issues.
• Cyclical Reporting & Auditing: Execute and complete regular monthly, quarterly, and annual cyclical activities—including Superannuation, Taxation, and Workcover while participating in rigorous data quality audits.
• Stakeholder Support & System Training: Provide responsive, confidential, and customer-centric support to internal and external stakeholders, resolving complex inquiries and training staff on Self-Service systems.
• System Testing & Upgrades: Participate in comprehensive system and process testing for payroll software upgrades, patches, and new platform releases as required.
• Strategic Problem Solving & Cultural Safety: Identify emerging sensitive issues, risks, and trends to develop innovative solutions, while actively practicing and promoting a culturally safe environment free from discrimination.

About You

You will be a highly experienced Payroll Advisor with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• 5-10 years experience in running and leading BAU payroll functions.
• Recent experience with small scale payroll processing - 150-200 staff maximum (Essential)
• Previous government and private sector experience (Desirable)
• ADP system experience (Desirable)

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.