Payroll Test Analyst
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Melbourne

Payroll Test Analyst | Join a major ERP implementation, bringing your UAT payroll expertise to a high-profile transformation project.

• Be part of a large-scale TechnologyOne implementation.
• Work across payroll testing, data migration and validation.
• Hybrid working with a collaborative and supportive project team.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation undertaking a significant payroll and HR systems transformation. They are looking for an experienced Payroll Test Analyst to join the team and provide hands-on payroll expertise throughout the project.

Working closely with the Payroll and Project teams, you’ll play an important role in making sure the new system and processes accurately reflect payroll requirements and deliver the right outcomes for employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system testing, UAT and validation throughout the payroll implementation.
• Review and test pay codes, pay rules and payroll calculations to ensure they align with business requirements.
• Interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and relevant legislation, translating requirements into practical payroll and system outcomes.
• Support the review and implementation of new or amended Awards and employment conditions.
• Assist with payroll data validation, reconciliations and identifying discrepancies during testing.
• Document testing outcomes, issues and process requirements.
• Support parallel payroll runs and pre- and post-go-live activities.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with payroll systems, system testing, UAT or payroll transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Ability to review and understand pay codes, payroll rules and system configuration.
• Experience supporting the implementation or introduction of new Awards, EBAs or payroll conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Key Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile ERP implementation.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Collaborative project environment with exposure to payroll transformation.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now or contact Leona Kane on 0401 494 130 for a confidential discussion.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.