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 ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll operations, compliance, and data analysis, and will manage key payroll projects, audit controls, and stakeholder engagement. **

Job Summary

  • Strengthen payroll integrity, drive governance excellence, and shape how a leading university supports its people.
  • This is more than a transactional payroll role — it requires deep experience in payroll operations and offers the opportunity to lead meaningful governance, remediation, and audit activities that directly impact how we support thousands of staff across the University.
  • Competitive annual package, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading - Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

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** Macquarie University is seeking a Payroll Governance Specialist to enhance payroll integrity and governance within its Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll operations, compliance, and data analysis, and will manage key payroll projects, audit controls, and stakeholder engagement. **

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

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive analytical mindset
  • Collaborative stakeholder engagement
  • Fast-paced environment management
  • Building proactive relationships

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing complex payroll operations
  • Experience with Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
  • Experience with Ascender/aPay and Workday highly regarded
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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