Payroll Analytics Consultant

Location: Adelaide

Duration: Initial 6-month contract; potential to extend

Department: People & Culture

The Role

This role is focused on making sure payroll processes are accurate, compliant, and working as they should. You’ll use data to identify issues, spot trends, and support improvements across payroll systems and governance.

It’s a mix of analytics, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, it is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into data but also enjoys the P & C side of work.

Analyse payroll data to identify errors, trends, and potential risks
Translate data into clear insights to support compliance and decision-making
Support payroll reviews and remediation activities where issues are identified
Contribute to strengthening payroll governance frameworks and processes
Work closely with teams across HR, employee relations, and systems
Provide input into payroll methodologies and raise risks or concerns where needed

About You

Experience working with payroll data, ideally in a complex environment
Strong understanding of employment legislation, awards, or enterprise agreements
Confident analysing data and explaining findings in a clear, practical way
Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing competing priorities
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence outcomes
Experience with payroll or HR systems is highly regarded

Why This Role

High-impact work with direct influence on compliance and employee outcomes
Opportunity to apply both technical and advisory skills
Exposure to complex payroll environments and governance uplift initiatives

If you are interested, feel free to give Ella a call at 0480 804 548 or apply below!