Payroll Governance Specialist

Macquarie University

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Competitive annual pyckage; 17% super; annual leav...
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Payroll governance frameworks
Remediation activities
Audit controls implementation
** Macquarie University is seeking a Payroll Governance Specialist to enhance payroll integrity and governance within its Human Resources team. The role requires extensive experience in payroll operations and compliance, along with strong analytical and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • Strengthen payroll integrity, drive governance excellence, and shape how a leading university supports its people.
  • Develop payroll governance frameworks in compliance with enterprise agreements, modern awards, relevant employment legislation, organisational policies, and controls.
  • Macquarie University offers a competitive annual package, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading, flexible work arrangements, and extensive professional development programs.

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** Macquarie University is seeking a Payroll Governance Specialist to enhance payroll integrity and governance within its Human Resources team. The role requires extensive experience in payroll operations and compliance, along with strong analytical and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. **

Salary

Competitive annual package; 17% superannuation; annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payroll governance frameworks
  • Remediation activities
  • Audit controls implementation
  • Payroll system changes
  • Complex pay-related enquiries
  • Mass changes processing
  • Payroll services analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive analytical mindset
  • Collaborative stakeholder engagement
  • Fast-paced environment management
  • Building proactive relationships
  • Commitment to exceptional service

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Experience in large, complex payroll operations
  • Experience with Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
  • Proven pay-run operations experience
  • Demonstrated payroll governance experience
  • Strong technical skills with HR/Payroll systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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