Payroll Test Analyst

Join a world-class institution and play a pivotal role in a major digital transformation. This 12-month Fixed-Term Contract offers the opportunity to drive the UAT and system validation for a high-profile Time & Attendance (T&A) implementation project. Located in Mulgrave with 2 days WFH flexibility, this role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional ready to ensure the highest standards of payroll integrity.

About the Role

As the Payroll Test Analyst, you will ensure that system rules, configurations, and complex Enterprise Agreements (EA) are perfectly aligned through rigorous testing and validation. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and manual/automated test cases for payroll and T&A scenarios.
• Validating system configurations, including pay rules, accruals, and exception handling across diverse employee groups.
• Performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and parallel payroll runs to confirm system accuracy and data integrity.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure end-to-end testing coverage.
• Managing and administering all payroll aspects related to complex employee transitions and lifecycle changes within the testing environment.
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects, working closely with developers to ensure swift resolution.
• Reporting on progress, timelines, and methodologies while highlighting risks and dependencies to the Project Manager.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must be a proactive specialist able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced project environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience in payroll testing, specifically within large-scale system implementations or upgrades (e.g., SAP, Workday, Kronos, ADP).
• A strong understanding of Australian payroll processes, including complex Award interpretation and Industrial Instruments.
• Expertise in UAT and the ability to analyse project documentation to determine testing scope and acceptance criteria.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data validation and reconciliation.
• Superior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical requirements to both vendors and internal business units.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of extensive industry experience.

The Benefits

• Salary: $106,000 – $117,000 (HEW Level 7) + 17% Superannuation.
• Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Jan 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026) with potential for extension.
• Flexibility: 2 days WFH per week, based at a modern campus in Mulgrave.
• Culture: Join an inclusive, forward-thinking "OneHR" team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and social impact.

If you are an experienced Payroll Testing Specialist with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply. For any queries regarding this role or other opportunities within the payroll function, you can reach out to Patrick Collins, or call 0483 154 427 for a confidential discussion.

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.