Payroll Data Developer

Seeking an experienced Payroll Data Developer to build and maintain data solutions supporting payroll compliance, accuracy and remediation initiatives.

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Payroll Data Developer for a trusted client located in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid)

The important parts:

• Pay:$700-$770 Flat Daily Rate
• Duration:12-month contract
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)

What you will be required to do:

You'll play a key role within a Payroll Compliance Program, developing and maintaining payroll data models that support payroll compliance, remediation activities, and workforce payment accuracy initiatives. Working closely with Payroll, Industrial Relations, Legal and Technology teams, you'll deliver robust, auditable and reliable payroll data solutions.

• Design and develop payroll data models and calculation-ready datasets.
• Validate, reconcile and perform quality assurance on payroll data.
• Test ETL/ELT processes across payroll and workforce systems.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and remediation programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver data-driven compliance outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Demonstrated experience in data engineering, payroll analytics or data modelling.
• Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience supporting payroll compliance or remediation programs.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

What's on offer for you:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile payroll compliance program.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Collaborative environment working alongside Payroll, IR, Legal and Technology specialists.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on payroll compliance and workforce payment accuracy initiatives.

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let's work together.