SAP Payroll Specialist

Job Details **About the Opportunity **We are partnering with a large, well-established organisation to appoint an experienced SAP Payroll Specialist on an ongoing contract basis. This is a high-impact role supporting a complex payroll environment across Australia and New Zealand, with a strong focus on SAP payroll configuration, compliance, and continuous improvement. This opportunity will suit a hands-on SAP payroll SME who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across BAU support, projects, and legislative change. Key Responsibilities Provide subject matter expertise across SAP Payroll (PY) including BAU support, project delivery and system enhancements; Assess and implement payroll configuration changes (wage types, schemas, rules, allowances, deductions, tax and super); Interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and Fair Work requirements and translate into system solutions; Support annual payroll cycles including wage reviews, STP updates, tax and superannuation changes and year-end processing; Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex payroll defects and calculation issues; Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, IR, IT and external vendors to deliver compliant and efficient outcomes; Develop and maintain functional documentation, test scripts and configuration artefacts; and Ensure all changes are thoroughly tested and meet compliance and audit standards. About You Proven experience working with SAP Payroll in a large, complex environment; Strong understanding of SAP payroll configuration (schemas, PCRs, wage types, pay elements); Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including STP, tax, superannuation and awards/EBA interpretation; Exposure to New Zealand payroll highly regarded; Experience across testing, defect resolution and payroll system changes; Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a focus on accuracy and compliance; and Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes. Why Apply? Opportunity to work in a complex, enterprise SAP environment; High visibility role partnering with key business stakeholders; and Flexible working arrangements. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Nabil Boumoughdab at u&u on nabil.boumoughdab@uandu.com quoting reference number 46723. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or contact u&u on 02 8245 7900 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.