Senior Payroll Specialist

KBR, Inc.

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Base: competitive salary with annual reviews; bonu...
Payroll leadership experience
Expertise in workday payroll system
Expertise in sap payroll system
Join KBR as a Senior Payroll Officer and take ownership of a payroll function within a complex, fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • Join KBR as a Senior Payroll Officer and take ownership of a payroll function within a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you can influence continuous improvement, partner with key functions, and make a meaningful impact on payroll excellence.
  • KBR offers a Great Place To Work certified culture, flexible working, competitive salary with annual reviews, paid parental leave, and career development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Join KBR as a Senior Payroll Officer and take ownership of a payroll function within a complex, fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: Competitive salary with annual reviews; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid parental leave, income protection, corporate rewards, salary packaging, employee stock purchase plans, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payroll leadership experience
  • Expertise in Workday payroll system
  • Expertise in SAP payroll system
  • Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics payroll
  • Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation
  • Payroll compliance and governance
  • Payroll process automation and improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Project management and change management skills
  • Team mentoring and development
  • Commercial mindset and problem solving
  • Commitment to confidentiality and integrity
  • Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Collaboration with People & Culture and Finance teams

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications in Payroll, HR, Finance, or Business
  • Experience in payroll leadership or senior specialist role
  • Demonstrated expertise in Workday, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics payroll environments
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance
  • Project management capability including planning and execution
  • AGSVA security clearance required
  • Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Work Rights

AGSVA security clearance and ITAR compliance required

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