We are seeking a Payroll Project Officer / Payroll Tester to support the implementation of a new payroll system. This is a specialist project role focused on ensuring payroll calculations, configurations, and processes are accurately tested and validated before go-live.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Testing & UAT: Develop test scenarios, execute test scripts, and log defects
- Parallel Runs: Conduct detailed analysis and comparison of pay outcomes between legacy systems and the new platform to ensure 100% accuracy
- Data Validation: Map data from current pay structures to new system formats, identifying and resolving data integrity gaps.
- Compliance: Ensure system configurations accurately reflect modern Awards and current Australian and NZ legislative requirements (e.g., PAYG, Superannuation, STP).
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the liaison between the Payroll team, IT, People Team and system vendors to troubleshoot configuration errors
- Documentation: Assist in developing user guides on processes and how to use the new system
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing for AU and/or NZ
- Project Experience: Proven track record in supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or major integrations (e.g. ADP, Ramco, etc)
- Testing Acumen: Understanding of the software testing lifecycle, including test script creation, execution, and defect logging.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced MS Excel capabilities (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and high numerical aptitude for data reconciliation.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent stakeholder communication.
- must have workday experience
Perks:
Remote work arrangement (as long as there is reliable internet connection) with requirement to work in the office from time to time
Duration:
6 month contract, based in Melbourne or Manila
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