Senior Payroll Specialist

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Base: competitive salary including annual reviews;...
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.
  • KBR offers a workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work with flexible working, competitive salary, paid parental leave, and career development opportunities.
  • This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity based in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane with a focus on payroll excellence and leadership.

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 including annual reviews; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid parental leave, income protection, corporate rewards, salary packaging, employee stock purchase plans, flu shots, skin checks, discounted private health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payroll leadership experience
  • Expertise in Workday payroll system
  • Expertise in SAP payroll system
  • Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics payroll
  • Australian payroll legislation knowledge
  • Payroll process automation
  • Team management and mentoring

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Project management capability
  • Commercial mindset
  • High integrity and discretion
  • Customer service focus
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications in Payroll, HR, Finance, or Business
  • Experience in payroll leadership or senior specialist role
  • Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation
  • Demonstrated expertise in Workday, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics payroll environments
  • Project management experience
  • AGSVA security clearance
  • Compliance with ITAR regulations

Work Rights

AGSVA security clearance required; compliance with ITAR

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