Payroll Specialist

Hays – Payroll Specialist

Your new company

A highly prestigious educational organisation in southeastern Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their well-regarded finance team.

Your new role

A highly prestigious educational organisation in Southeastern Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for processing the monthly and fortnightly end-to-end payroll, assisting with payroll system improvements, and lead a payroll system implementation in the coming months. You’ll be joining a respected organisation with a well-established, highly regarded finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

- Experience in payroll processing for 500+ individuals.
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics payroll or other enterprise payroll solutions.
- Experience in Payroll system configuration, onboarding of new systems, or upgrades.
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work with confidential information.
- Experienced in system implementation or data management.
- Strong Payroll legislation, payroll taxation, superannuation, awards and compliance framework understanding.
- Strong computer literacy, especially in spreadsheets, databases and payroll software.
- A current working with Children check
- Relevant Payroll, HR, Finance, Accounting or Business qualification preferred.

What you'll get in return

- Play a key part in implementing the payroll system.

- Flexible arrangements for hybrid work

- Work in an exceptional team.
- Additional leave grants per year

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, please apply now or contact Tom James at Hays for a confidential discussion via 0386029801 or tom.james@hays.com.au



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
VIC - Eastern Melbourne
Specialism
Accounting Support
Pay
$110–$130k
Ref:
2980045
Closing date
20 Feb 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Tom James, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0386029801

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