Payroll Analytics Advisor

•  Fixed term role
• $110,506 per annum plus Superannuation 
• Join the Payroll team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Payroll Analytics Advisor is responsible for assessing historical payroll data into actionable insights that support financial and business decision-making. This role is focused on leveraging payroll analytics to deliver agreed outcomes in payroll remediation & compliance.

The advisor works closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and to recommend fixes aligned with organisational priorities and strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Review historical payroll records, including paper timesheets and provide recommendation on approach to resolve identified concerns
• Analyse payroll data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for remediation.
• Prepare reports and insights to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, People & Partnerships, and Finance teams to ensure accurate remediation and reporting.
• Assist with documentation and audit preparation related to remediation efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity throughout the remediation process.
• Support HR and finance departments with analytical insights.
• Maintain a high standard of data integrity and compliance.
• Develop and deliver payroll analytics reports
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to identify data requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation and policies.
•  Identify trends and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Support the development and maintenance of payroll analytics tools.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Understanding of payroll compliance and data privacy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and enthusiastic about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.