Payroll Compliance & Projects Specialist

About the role

A growing business based in West End, Brisbane is seeking a Payroll Compliance & Finance Projects Specialist through its partner Randstad, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role combines core payroll work with high-level projects, with about 2 to 2.5 days per week dedicated to payroll.

Key responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end multi-state payroll processing and compliance
• Manage complex pay-correction work and reconciliations
• Drive payroll compliance, audit support and award interpretation
• Partner with the business on payroll and finance project initiatives
• Respond to complex payroll and compliance queries in a timely manner

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in multi-state, award-based payroll positions
• Strong background in payroll compliance, audit or project-based payroll work
• Proven experience using large payroll systems
• Full and unlimited Australian working rights

Required skills

• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills

What we offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Salary of $120,000 - $140,000 plus superannuation
• Hybrid working model (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
• West End, Brisbane location