Payroll Consultant (Compliance) - UKG/Chris21

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of payroll at People First Bank as we bring together two payroll operations into a single, best-practice payroll function. You'll play a pivotal role in system optimisation, process redesign and continuous improvement, helping to deliver efficient, compliant and scalable payroll services for our people.

Working across UKG Workforce Management and Chris21, you'll combine your payroll expertise, systems knowledge and continuous improvement mindset to drive enhancements, support transformation initiatives and provide trusted advice across the business.

Specifically, this will include:

• Configuring, maintaining and optimising UKG Workforce Management and Chris21 payroll systems.

• Leading payroll system enhancements, upgrades, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conducting payroll and time & attendance audits to ensure accuracy, compliance and data integrity.

• Analysing payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.

• Supporting payroll compliance across awards, enterprise agreements, taxation and superannuation requirements.

• Partnering with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and operational leaders to deliver system and process improvements.

• Providing expert guidance, training and support on payroll systems, workforce management and compliance matters.

About You

Proficiency with Chris21 and UKG is essential for this role

Additionally, you are a highly experienced payroll professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders, solving complex payroll challenges and leveraging technology to deliver efficient, compliant and scalable payroll solutions.

We also seek:

• Demonstrated experience administering and configuring UKG Workforce Management systems.

• Strong experience with Chris21 payroll configuration and payroll processing.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and compliance requirements.

• Experience conducting payroll and time and attendance audits.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data reconciliation skills.

• Proven experience leading process improvement and optimisation initiatives.

• Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Candidates with experience in payroll system implementations, upgrades or transformation projects will be highly regarded, particularly those with knowledge of workforce management best practices, rostering principles, system integrations and data migration activities.

Relevant qualifications in Payroll, HRIS, Human Resources or business process improvement are also desirable.

Why you’ll love working with us:

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

• Extend your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.

• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.

• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.

• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program.

• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.

• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank: 

In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank.  We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states. 

With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.