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Payroll Compliance Specialist

Mid levelFull-timeHybridFortitude Valley QLD, AustraliaAdministrationPeople and culturePosted 2 months agoVerified 2 months ago
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About the job

The Payroll Compliance Specialist at Urban Utilities plays a vital role in ensuring payroll systems and processes comply with legislation and internal policies. By collaborating with various teams, this job supports the continuous improvement of payroll practices, enhancing the overall quality of life for the community. The team values innovation, strong communication, and a commitment to compliance, creating a supportive environment for all team members.

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You'll be responsible for

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Monitoring payroll compliance

Supporting assurance activities by ensuring payroll systems, controls, and processes are continually monitored for compliance.
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Collaborating with teams

Working closely with Employee Relations and Experience Teams to ensure correct interpretation of awards and conditions into payroll systems.
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Implementing improvements

Designing and implementing continuous assurance and monitoring processes over payroll processes and recommending remediation activities.

Key criteria

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Five years payroll experience

Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing and reporting.

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Expertise in payroll legislation

In-depth knowledge of payroll systems and compliance across Australia.

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Payroll audit experience

Extensive experience conducting internal and external payroll audits.

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5 criteria for this job
Five years payroll experience
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing and reporting.

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Expertise in payroll legislation
In-depth knowledge of payroll systems and compliance across Australia.

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Payroll audit experience
Extensive experience conducting internal and external payroll audits.

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Payroll systems improvement
Proven ability to lead and implement payroll system enhancements.

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Strong stakeholder engagement
Effective communication skills across cross-functional teams.

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