Payroll Specialist - SuccessFactors Project (Open)

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist with deep payroll expertise to support a major payroll transformation project. This role is not a traditional Test Analyst position - instead, we’re seeking a hands-on payroll professional who can apply their real-world experience to support critical testing activities and ensure payroll accuracy end-to-end.

If you’re a seasoned payroll expert who enjoys getting involved in systems, validation, and project work, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program.

Location: Collins Street, Melbourne (Hybrid)

Work type: Fixed-Term Contract until end of November 2026

About the role

• Review and update test cases to ensure payroll and business requirements are met
• Execute SIT test cases, raise and retest defects
• Support Payroll Parallel Run Testing (PPRT), including validation and reconciliation
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and defect triage
• Provide subject matter expertise in payroll to project and operational teams
• Validate payroll outputs including awards, rules, and compliance requirements
• Support payroll data reconciliation across EC, ECP, and ECC
• Assist with STP validation, payroll posting, and financial reconciliation
• Provide hypercare support post go-live

About you

You’re a payroll specialist first and foremost, with strong end-to-end understanding and the ability to apply that expertise in a project and testing environment.

• Extensive experience as a Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll Specialist
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, including compliance and legislation
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)
• Solid experience with Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and/or SAP ECC
• Experience supporting payroll implementation, transformation, or upgrade projects
• Proven involvement in SIT and/or PPRT testing activities
• Strong reconciliation, validation, and payroll balancing skills (incl. WTR)
• Understanding of STP reporting, payroll postings, and finance reconciliation
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve payroll defects/issues
• Strong stakeholder engagement across HR, payroll, finance, and technical teams

Skills and qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced project environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• Experience in Australian payroll environments
• Previous work on SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP implementations
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, posting validation, and reporting
• Familiarity with Agile or structured project methodologies

About Service Stream

Service Stream is an equal opportunity, ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential service networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence and social infrastructure. We keep communities connected—and we’re proud of the work we do.

Why you’ll like working here

• Flexible working: genuine flexibility options available.
• Growth: national career pathways across multiple business units.
• Discounts: retail partners including Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi-Fi, Bupa and more.
• Paid leave: parental, cultural, community service, study, volunteering and purchased leave.
• Inclusive culture: we value diversity, inclusion and celebrate excellence.

How to apply

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We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability or neurodivergence, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Veterans and people from all backgrounds.

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