What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Compliance Analyst position at The Alfred Foundation?
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Payroll Services Department provides payroll services and related support to all employees across Alfred Health Care Group.
About The Role
The Compliance Analyst reports to the Senior Compliance Analyst. The role is crucial to ensuring payroll activities remain compliant with relevant legislation and Alfred Health (AH) Agreements.
The role will be responsible with ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance of the payroll systems, processes, and outputs.
Essential
About You
A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred (Prahran)
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 29th April 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Full-time Fixed Term to 30 July 2027
- 80 hours per fortnight - with flexible ADO
- Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 4 (HS4)
- Currently located at The Alfred - moving to amazing new offices in Moorabbin - estimated end of April 2026
- Great staff benefits!
The Payroll Services Department provides payroll services and related support to all employees across Alfred Health Care Group.
About The Role
The Compliance Analyst reports to the Senior Compliance Analyst. The role is crucial to ensuring payroll activities remain compliant with relevant legislation and Alfred Health (AH) Agreements.
The role will be responsible with ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance of the payroll systems, processes, and outputs.
Essential
About You
- Strong knowledge of end-end payroll processes and associated legislative requirements
- Understanding/knowledge of enterprise agreements
- Hands on experience in checking difficult payroll reconciliations
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes within defined timeframes
- Organised, analytical and problem-solving with a focus on process improvement
- High level of awareness to maintain integrity and confidentiality of information and data
- Strong reporting, metrics, and analytic experience
- Experience working within a high-volume environment
- Ability to think logically, critically, and constructively about complex problems, and propose creative solutions that address business needs
- An ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment, using your own judgment and taking the initiative in problem resolution
- Strong customer service focus, with the ability to build productive working relationships and communicate accurate information to internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to challenge and ask questions
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Enthusiasm and drive to achieve excellent results
- Microsoft Excel
- Health industry experience
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Finance or related discipline
- SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and Payroll Control Centre (PCC) experience
- UKG (Kronos) experience
- SQL experience
- Spinifex experience
A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred (Prahran)
- Salary Packaging
- Staff Car parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Childcare Services (Alfred Hospital)
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 29th April 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.