Payroll Project Specialist

Are you in between roles or looking for a challenge? Then this role is for you!

• Work for a global, leading commodities company who keeps growing each year
• Challenging, technical and varied position that will keep you on your toes
• Project role - 2 -3 month contract opportunity
• Attractive salary on offer
• Abbotsford location - free parking on site!  
• WFH flex after training 
• Get your hands dirty with a system implementation project
• High performing culture, collaborative HR and Payroll teams

  
The Company
A great opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Payroll Project Specialist to join a leading global merchant with a strong heritage in Australian commodities. The organisation combines a modern local workplace with diverse operations and partnerships spanning numerous countries.
  
The Role
This technical role is not for the faint-hearted...
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will be fully responsible for the testing and implementation of a new payroll system for the organisation and their entities.
You will also be required to assist with end to end fortnightly payroll processing plus other payroll and financial reporting tasks.
  
Key responsibilities will include:

• Play a key role in testing and rolling out the new Humanforce payroll system
• Execute payroll testing, parallel runs, data checks, and issue resolution to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Support the migration and integration of payroll data from Preceda and ADP into Humanforce
• Partner closely with payroll, HR, finance, and stakeholders to identify risks and drive a smooth system transition
• Capture outcomes, document processes, and support a clean handover post-implementation
• Support with end-to-end payroll management across ADP, Preceda, and Humanforce, ensuring compliance with awards and legislation for contractors and permanent employees
• Coordinate super, payroll tax, EOFY reporting, salary packaging and FBT

  
What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a Senior Payroll position for a fast paced and complex organisation
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, including award interpretation and legislative compliance for both contractors and permanent employees
• Demonstrated experience in payroll system implementation activities and projects
• Solid understanding of payroll-related compliance requirements, including superannuation, payroll tax, EOFY processes, salary packaging, and FBT
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong attention to detail 

Please apply now. Interviews will be held immediately.
Good luck!