Payroll Specialist / Payroll Analyst - Deliver Accurate, Compliant Pay Outcomes
Job Description
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Analyst
Deliver Accurate, Compliant Pay Outcomes
UGL delivers some of Australia’s most complex and essential infrastructure across transport, defence and the power and renewables sector, supported by a large, diverse workforce operating in a highly complex payroll environment.
Based out of our North Sydney head office, this specialist Payroll Analyst role sits within the Corporate Payroll team and manages complex, non‑standard payroll activities to support accurate pay outcomes across a diverse, enterprise‑agreement‑driven workforce.
Why this role
Work in a specialist payroll role focused on complex, non‑routine work.
Apply your expertise in Enterprise Agreement interpretation across a large, diverse workforce.
Solve meaningful, technically challenging remuneration scenarios.
Partner closely with People & Culture, Industrial Relations, Finance and Payroll.
Deliver analysis, reconciliations and insights that support strong governance and compliance.
Enjoy varied, engaging work that values accuracy and problem‑solving.
Hybrid working model based out of our North Sydney head office.
About the role
The role is focused on delivering accurate and compliant pay outcomes through detailed payroll reviews and Enterprise Agreement interpretation. This includes identifying and reconciling differences between actual and entitled pay, conducting investigations, audits and large‑scale reconciliations, and presenting clear, auditable outcomes to People & Culture, Industrial Relations and Finance to support approval and implementation.
Key responsibilities
Analyse and calculate remuneration adjustments through detailed interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, rates, allowances, overtime and termination provisions, supported by timesheet and payroll result analysis.
Present clear, auditable outcomes to Payroll, People & Culture and Industrial Relations stakeholders.
Manage complex payroll recovery scenarios through detailed data analysis, reconciliations and employee consultation, including third‑party recovery where required.
Deliver month‑end payroll reports and metrics, including trends, terminations and exceptions, translating complex payroll data into clear insights for stakeholders.
Perform complex payroll reconciliations and analysis using SAP (including Spinifex) and advanced Excel, covering complex allowances, leave, superannuation and third‑party payments.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid work model.
- Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
- Discounted Medibank health insurance.
- Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
- Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
- Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
- Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
About you
Experience in a similar role resolving complex payroll issues through detailed analysis, reconciliations and corrective payroll actions, supported by clear reporting.
Experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, including rates, allowances, overtime and superannuation rules.
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large data sets and perform detailed reconciliations.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, and translate complex payroll data into clear, practical insights.
About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.
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