Payroll Specialist
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed audits of employee leave balances, accruals, and transactions.
- Review and reconcile annual leave, personal/carer's leave, long service leave, parental leave, and other leave entitlements.
- Identify , investigate, and resolve discrepancies in leave calculations and payroll records.
- Validate payroll system data against employment contracts, awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
- Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to obtain and verify information.
- Support remediation activities and ensure audit outcomes are accurately implemented.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails throughout the project.
- Ensure compliance with Fair Work requirements, relevant legislation, and internal governance standards.
What we are looking for
Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, or Senior Payroll Officer.
Strong experience conducting payroll and leave audits in medium to large organisations.
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and leave entitlement calculations.
Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements (EAs), and employment contracts.
Strong payroll reconciliation and data analysis skills with strong Excel skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues.
Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems with ADP and Workday desirable.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of data within project deadlines.
What can we offer you?
A workplace culture where our people feel valued, respected and empowered
Work in flexible ways that meet work/life commitments and support wellbeing
Be part of a purpose led organisation that gives back to the WA community
An environment that values ongoing career development
Free Roadside Assistance and discounts on RAC products and services including Holiday Parks and Resorts, Security, Finance, Auto Services and Insurance
Opportunities for community engagement and corporate volunteering
Apply online – send us your CV showcasing what you can bring to the team.
Applications Close COB Monday 28th September 2026.
- We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as RAC reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.
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