Senior Payroll Specialist

Manage the outsourced payroll provider as the primary liaison between the business, employees, People Partner, Finance, and the vendor to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery for Australian employees. Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, leave, and superannuation while monitoring vendor service levels and addressing processing issues. Review payroll outputs, perform reconciliations and variance analysis, and ensure all statutory filings, returns, and regulatory reporting are submitted within deadlines. Support month-end and year-end activities, coordinate out-of-cycle payments, and act as the representative for government accounts regarding items such as Paid Parental Leave and garnishee orders. Resolve employee inquiries on payslips, taxation, and leave entitlements while partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders to support workforce changes and organizational initiatives.