Payroll Specialist

Full-Time or Part-Time (3-4 Days per Week)

Hybrid Working | Flexible Hours

At EQUANS, we know payroll is more than just processing pays. It's about ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with complex industrial agreements and legislative requirements. We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and takes pride in delivering payroll excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a leading organisation where you'll have the flexibility to balance professional success with your personal commitments through hybrid working arrangements and flexible start and finish times.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled payroll professional with extensive end-to-end payroll experience who can confidently manage complex payroll processes across multiple business entities and states.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

This role can be based in Brisbane or considered for exceptional candidates located in other Australian states.

What You'll Be Doing

Payroll Processing

End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls

Processing timesheets, payroll uploads, EFT payments and payslip distribution

Managing new starters, employee transfers, changes and terminations

Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with Enterprise Agreements, Awards and legislative requirements

Calculating and processing leave entitlements, including:

Annual Leave

Personal Leave

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

RDOs and other accrued entitlements

Maintaining and updating employee records

Reconciling payroll data and ensuring payroll integrity

Enterprise Agreement and contract interpretation

Managing payroll reporting requirements, month-end and year-end activities

Supporting payroll-related audits and compliance requirements

Assisting with payroll enquiries from employees, managers and stakeholders

Statutory & Compliance Responsibilities

Processing and reconciling superannuation payments

Preparing and processing payroll tax obligations

Managing portable long service leave requirements

Supporting workers compensation reporting and reconciliations

Processing employee deductions and statutory obligations

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and company policies

Stakeholder Engagement

Providing payroll guidance and support to employees and managers

Building trusted relationships across multiple business units

Liaising with superannuation funds and external providers where required

Partnering with HR, Finance and operational teams to resolve payroll matters efficiently

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

✔ 7+ years' payroll experience in a complex payroll environment

✔ Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll from commencement through to reporting and reconciliation

✔ Mandatory experience using iChris or Chris21 payroll systems

✔ Strong experience managing:

Superannuation processing

EFT payment files

Payroll reconciliations

Statutory compliance requirements

✔ Extensive knowledge of:

Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA)

Modern Awards

Payroll legislation and compliance

✔ Experience working across multiple entities and/or multiple Australian states

✔ Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

✔ Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work autonomously

Highly Desirable

Construction industry payroll experience

Experience with UKG Workforce Ready, UKG Pro, Kronos or other UKG systems

Exposure to Time & Attendance systems

Experience within a multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation

Payroll coding experience

Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, Finance or a related discipline

Why Join EQUANS?

Flexibility That Works For You

✅ Full-time or part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week)

✅ Hybrid working model with work-from-home flexibility

✅ Flexible start and finish times

✅ Supportive, collaborative team culture

✅ Opportunity to work autonomously and make a genuine impact

✅ Exposure to complex payroll operations across a national business

✅ Competitive salary package

✅ Exceptional candidates with significant experience may be considered above this range

What Success Looks Like

We're looking for someone who:

Communicates effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

Thrives in a complex environment and enjoys solving problems

Takes ownership and accountability for delivering accurate payroll outcomes

Builds strong working relationships across the business

Maintains high levels of integrity, discretion and trust

Delivers results while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement

Our Commitment to Safety & Culture

At EQUANS, our philosophy is simple: Nothing We Do is Worth Getting Hurt For

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and high-performing workplaces where our people can thrive. We actively support transformation, continuous improvement and a culture built on collaboration, accountability and respect.

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete:

Police checks

Reference checks

Verification of permanent Australian work rights

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced payroll professional with strong Chris21/iChris expertise, a deep understanding of Enterprise Agreements and Awards, and the confidence to manage payroll in a complex environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that values expertise, flexibility and payroll excellence.