Lead Payroll Specialist

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Lead Payroll Specialist at DSV processing payroll accurately for Australia and New Zealand. Managing end-to-end payroll operations and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeAlexandria • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately and timely process end-to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls in Australia and New Zealand in accordance with applicable Employee Agreements, Modern Awards and local regulations
Preparation of all ad-hoc/manual payments outside of standard pay runs including but not limited to terminations, commissions, bonuses, parental leave and workers compensation
Accurately and timely process termination payments in accordance with company policies and local regulations
Accurately and timely process month end and year end processes including but not limited to journals, payroll tax processing, lodgement and reconciliation, reporting and third-party payments
Provide Workers Comp PIAWE information as required, ensure reconciliation is regularly performed and compile information to assist with the annual Workers Compensation renewals for the relevant state
Efficient management of payroll analytical reporting requirements to stakeholders across the business by compiling complex analytical reports relating to headcount, leave history and liability, payroll cost, compensation data and other relevant reports as required
Collaborate with the P&O team and other key stakeholders to determine HRIS and payroll system needs, and to identify system improvements and enhancements
Manage the payroll inbox and provide excellent customer service to employees at all levels by professionally and timely responding to payroll queries
Uphold a professional attitude and approach to handling sensitive and confidential information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with iChris is essential
Robust experience in a high-volume payroll administrative role
Proficiency in understanding Modern Awards and Employee Agreements
Expertise in understanding termination and redundancy rules
Strong understanding of employment and tax legislation relevant to payroll
Advanced use of Excel including complex formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot tables etc
Demonstrated experience in payroll systems and technology leading to process improvement and recommendations
Ability to build strong relationships at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingtermination paymentspayroll tax processinganalytical reportingExcelVLOOKUPINDEX-MATCHPivot tablesprocess improvementhigh-volume payroll administration

Soft Skills

customer servicecollaborationrelationship buildingprofessionalismconfidentiality