Payroll Specialist Contractor

Are you a high-level payroll practitioner who thrives in complex, large-scale environments? Our client is seeking two experienced Payroll Specialists to join a high-performing Payroll Governance team. This is a hands-on, role where you will hit the ground running, leveraging your deep technical expertise to ensure compliance and accuracy across a multi-award workforce.

About the Role

This is not an administrative back-office position; it is a specialist role for a true payroll professional. You will be responsible for:

• Executing end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse, multi-award workforce.
• Running full pay cycles independently, including the management of off-cycle and ad hoc payments.
• Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, specifically regarding Long Service Leave and terminations, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
• Ensuring rigorous compliance with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), and various Enterprise Agreements.
• Navigating SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central Payroll) with confidence to reconcile data and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting critical compliance activities, including STP reporting and month-end/year-end reconciliations.
• Liaising with HR and Finance stakeholders to provide expert advice on payroll queries and award interpretation.

About You

To be successful in this high-impact role, you will bring:

• 5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience within complex, high-volume corporate environments.
• Proven, hands-on proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors (ECP); you must be a confident user of this system from day one.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including a deep understanding of Fair Work, NES, and Awards.
• Specialised experience in calculating and processing Long Service Leave (LSL).
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

The Benefits

• Work with a high-performing team at an ASX-listed Business.
• Enjoy high accessibility from public transport.
• Flexible working arrangements.

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.