Payroll Compliance & Data Specialist | Remote | Permanent

Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a global ASX business to recruit a newly created, permanent Payroll Compliance & Data Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to lead proactive payroll governance and data initiatives in a business undergoing exciting transformation.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, global organisation experiencing rapid growth and transformation. With a strong commitment to innovation and compliance, they are investing in their payroll function to ensure best-in-class governance and proactive risk management.

• Work from anywhere in Australia - this can be fully remote with exceptional flexibility.
• Fantastic leadership team - supportive, forward-thinking, and passionate about continuous improvement.
• Newly created role - make your mark by driving proactive payroll compliance and data integrity.
• Global high-growth environment - be part of exciting change management and transformation projects.

Description

As the Payroll Compliance & Data Specialist, you'll be the go-to expert for payroll governance and data accuracy across ANZ. You'll work closely with Payroll, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and internal policies. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing subject matter expertise on payroll legislation, EA processes, and compliance issues.
• Leading payroll audits, investigations, and remediations.
• Supporting EA re-negotiations and salary updates from a payroll perspective.
• Driving continuous improvement in payroll processes, governance, and data accuracy.
• Managing EOFY processes including FBT reporting.
• Creating user guides, training materials, and running education sessions for internal teams.
• Extracting and analysing payroll data to support audits, reporting, and decision-making.

Profile

• Strong Excel skills - including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and IF Statements.
• Experience working with payroll data - reconciling large datasets and deriving insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - able to partner across HR, Payroll, and leadership teams.
• A deep understanding of payroll legislation and enterprise agreements.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives.

Job Offer

• Flexibility at its best - work from anywhere in Australia with full remote capability.
• Be a change-maker - this is a newly created role where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of payroll compliance.
• Global exposure - work with international teams and contribute to high-impact projects.
• Supportive leadership - join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.
• Career growth - be part of a business that's scaling rapidly, offering exciting opportunities for advancement.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email jonathandawson@michaelpage.com.au