Payroll SME - Workday System Implementation

• Paying $70-80ph + super
• Melbourne CBD location with WFH flexibility provided
• 6 month temp contract with possible extensions

About the Role

Our client is a VIC state government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll SME - Workday System Implementation to join their team on a 6 month temp contract with possible for extension.

Candidates for this role must have:

• Strong background in Payroll processing and systems implementation

• Workday System implementation experience

• ADP Payforce system experience

• Previous Payroll project experience
  
  

Key responsibilities include:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the lead Payroll authority in project forums and design authorities to ensure the HCM and Time & Attendance implementation into Workday meets all business and legislative requirements.

• Process Design & Modernisation: Translate current-state payroll workflows into modernized future-state processes, providing expert input on configuration and solution architecture.

• System Configuration & Management: Deliver hands-on expertise in ADP Payforce (Current system) and HCM tools, managing configuration changes and data production to support implementation into the Workday system.

• Compliance & Award Interpretation: Interpret EBAs, Awards, and legislation to configure pay rules and time capture accurately, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

• Integration & Validation: Manage the data flow between HCM, WFM, and Payroll systems, validating end-to-end scenarios to ensure accurate, timely, and auditable processing.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendors to communicate payroll impacts and lead change management efforts for new time-capture processes.

• Testing & Knowledge Transfer: Define and execute UAT/SIT scenarios and parallel runs while developing the documentation and training materials required for a smooth BAU handover.

About You

You will be an experienced Payroll Systems Implementation professional with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Strong background in Payroll processing and systems implementation

• Workday System implementation experience

• ADP Payforce system experience

• Previous Payroll project experience

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.