Senior Payroll Specialist
Perigon ·perigongroup.com.au
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Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract – 2–3 Months)
Immediate Start | Brisbane Inner CBD Suburbs
We’re partnering with a well-established organisation currently going through a number of payroll improvement projects and requiring an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to step in and hit the ground running.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on fixing processes, cleaning up data, and bringing structure to a busy payroll function.
This role requires an immediate start and suits someone who can start at very short notice.
Project focus
About You
Immediate Start | Brisbane Inner CBD Suburbs
We’re partnering with a well-established organisation currently going through a number of payroll improvement projects and requiring an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to step in and hit the ground running.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on fixing processes, cleaning up data, and bringing structure to a busy payroll function.
This role requires an immediate start and suits someone who can start at very short notice.
Project focus
- Payroll audit, including super fund reconciliation, clean-up of duplicate/inactive funds, and overall data integrity review
- Manage and resolve backpay calculations and adjustments
- Review and accurately calculate leave accruals, including WorkCover-related entitlements
- Support Pay Day Super compliance, ensuring correct setup, system alignment, and reporting accuracy
- Identify and correct payroll discrepancies driven by inconsistent processes and prior turnover
- Streamline and standardise payroll processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across the function
- Develop and refine Excel templates and reporting tools, particularly across payroll tax and data reporting
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Specialist within a complex environment
- Strong understanding of payroll tax, superannuation, and award interpretation
- Highly advanced Excel skills (ability to build and adapt templates from scratch)
- Experienced in payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvement projects
- Able to quickly assess issues, prioritise workload, and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- 2–3 month contract with immediate start
- High-impact role with real ownership over key payroll projects
- Collaborative environment with a clear brief and strong internal support
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Senior Payroll Specialist role?
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Where is the Senior Payroll Specialist job located?
The Senior Payroll Specialist role with Perigon is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Senior Payroll Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Perigon.
What experience level is the Senior Payroll Specialist role?
The Senior Payroll Specialist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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