The Company
This well-regarded organisation is known for delivering meaningful work that supports the wider community, with a strong reputation for collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement. Due to increased workload and upcoming project priorities within the payroll function, they are seeking an additional Payroll Specialist to join the team immediately on a temporary contract through until the end of August.
Based in Parramatta, this role will suit a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys both operational payroll processing and getting into the detail of payroll systems and configuration.
The Role
Working closely with the Payroll and P&C team, you will provide critical support across payroll operations while also assisting with iChris system improvements and configuration. This is a highly specialised role requiring strong technical iChris capability and the ability to confidently navigate payroll system functionality and back-end processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll within iChris
- Supporting payroll operations during a busy coverage period
- Processing GTR / bulk EOFY pay increases within the system
- Supporting iChris system improvements and best practice initiatives
- Assisting with iChris rule configuration and back-end architecture
- Supporting award interpretation, payroll automations and date-driven updates
- Assisting with universal pay updates and payroll system maintenance
- Providing troubleshooting and support across payroll-related system issues
- Collaborating with Payroll, HR and Finance stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll delivery and compliance
The Candidate
This role requires someone who can step in quickly and confidently operate within a complex payroll environment. You will be a strong technical payroll professional with advanced iChris capability and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
You will bring:
- Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Advanced working knowledge of iChris (essential)
- Experience processing payroll within complex or award-based environments
- Strong understanding of payroll systems, configuration and back-end functionality
- Experience with payroll rule configuration, automations and pay updates highly regarded
- Exposure to GTR / EOFY pay increases and payroll compliance processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
- Ability to commence immediately and commit through until end of August
The Benefits
- Immediate start available
- Contract through until end of August
- Opportunity to work on both payroll operations and system improvement initiatives
- Parramatta CBD location close to transport
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Interesting and highly specialised payroll systems exposure
- Great opportunity for an experienced payroll contractor or ex-consultant with strong iChris expertise
In the first instance please apply online for additional questions please call Keryn Drew or Debbie Hannaford on 0298917400.
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