Payroll Business Analyst

Payroll Business Analyst Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Melbourne VIC Attractive hourly rate Full-time Hybrid

This is an initial 4-month temporary position with a strong likelihood of extension. The role operates on a hybrid model, requiring 1 day in the office and 4 days working from home.

The Organisation The organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality education that empowers young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead fulfilling lives and positively influence the world. Operating under a long-term strategic plan, its objective is to deliver an inspiring educational experience while meeting key organisational goals. The organisation's success is founded on the values of Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, with all employees contributing to these objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct payroll reviews, validating hours, pay rates, allowances, and entitlements.
• Perform high-risk employee payroll testing and multi-year analysis.
• Test payroll controls, approvals, reconciliations, and segregation of duties.
• Validate compliance with industrial agreements and payroll legislation.
• Review termination payments and pro-rata calculations.
• Analyse payroll data to identify anomalies, risks, and control issues.
• Escalate recurring payroll issues and control failures.
• Conduct onsite and remote payroll assurance reviews.
• Prepare assurance reports and support executive and board reporting.
• Monitor and track remediation actions to completion.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in payroll audit, compliance, governance, and assurance activities, with the ability to identify risks and ensure adherence to legislative and industrial obligations.
• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to review large datasets, identify anomalies, investigate issues, and provide practical recommendations.
• Experience working with enterprise payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and confidently liaise with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality outcomes while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency across payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to navigate complex payroll and reporting environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player who can work autonomously when required while contributing positively within a broader team environment.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start.
• Initial 4-month temporary position with strong likelihood of extension.
• Excellent hybrid working model (4 days from home / 1 day in the office).
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team.
• Exposure to a complex and evolving payroll landscape.
• Collaborative, high volume, and fast-paced working environment.

How to Apply Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kye Barlow at kba••••@sharpandcarter.com.au.