Senior Payroll Analyst

• CBD location
• Government Sector Opportunity
• Immediate Start

Your new company

Do you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the public sector?

If you answered yes to these questions, then this could be an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to join a state government department for a minimum of 6 months to work through a large and complex salary overpayment project.

Your new role

As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing the department's salary overpayments ledger and the current status of debts
• Working with internal and external stakeholders (including People and Culture, Shared Service and the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit) to progress matters to resolution
• Preparing briefings and high level reports for senior executives identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Developing and implementing strategies and policies to prevent and recover salary overpayments
• Providing advice and guidance to staff and managers on salary overpayment matters

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience with complex payroll issues, analysis and reporting on financial data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders and influence outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to salary overpayments
• Experience of working in the public sector or a large and complex organisation

What you'll get in return

In return, you will get:

• A competitive hourly rate
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A flexible work arrangement
• An opportunity to make a positive impact on the department and the community

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to *************@hays.com.au / ************@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.