Payroll Specialist

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads. Just as your work at Transurban will help cities grow, you’ll have opportunities to grow, too.
We all own our futures, progressing our professional and personal growth in line with our ambitions. And we’re not afraid to ask questions: we ask them all the time. We know being curious, testing ideas and sharing expertise helps us all achieve more for the cities we ultimately serve.
Our Payroll team is passionate, supportive, fun and serious when we need to be. We are growing the team (now and for the future) to position ourselves for success in upcoming projects. We’re seeking high performing payroll professionals across operations, compliance, governance and leadership.
We are seeking individuals who gained experience as a Payroll Leader, Senior Payroll Officer, Analyst and/or Auditor; who are curious with transferable skills and experiences, such as:

• Robust knowledge and experience with end-to-end payroll. You’ll possess wide-ranging knowledge of broad payroll functions, procedures and processes
• Experience with medium to large sized payroll
• Skills and knowledge of payroll systems (preferably iChris/Chris21) and HRIS systems
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll tax, superannuation, Workcover policy legislation and statutory obligations
• Ability to interpret and understand relevant industrial awards and agreements
• Problem solving - someone who looks for better ways of doing things, with outstanding attention to detail and an ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in fast paced, high-pressure environments with tight deadlines

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
• Share offers and insurance benefits
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on .
Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
**Please note that our Talent Acquisition team is taking a break over the festive season and will be in touch the week commencing 8th January 2024**
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 08-Jan-2024 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location: Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC