Ascender Payroll Lead

Lead payroll systems enhancement / drive continuous improvement / leverage cutting-edge technologies

Apply now for this pivotal role shaping the University's payroll systems landscape

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

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Your next career opportunity
Take the next step in your career as the Ascender (Payroll) Lead at the University of Melbourne. You will play a crucial role in driving the continuous improvement and enhancement of our payroll systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Workday, UKG (Kronos), and Dayforce. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the University's payroll systems landscape and contribute to delivering an exceptional experience for our people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and deploy payroll solutions
• Providing ongoing system support, maintenance, and training for relevant modules
• Leading the implementation of new capabilities, including planning, configuration, testing, and adoption
• Assessing the impact of new releases, features, and functionalities on existing solutions
• Developing and maintaining documentation for support activities and design changes
• Contributing to the systems roadmap and identifying growth opportunities
• Assisting the payroll team in processing employee payroll

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced payroll systems professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You may also:

• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Have essential Ascender (Dayforce) experience
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of payroll systems and industrial instruments
• Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities
• Be detail-oriented, with a focus on compliance and exceptional customer service
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment while maintaining self-motivation
• Uphold employee privacy and confidentiality standards

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

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Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

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