Hybrid Director – Payroll Data Analytics

at EY

• Job title: Director – Payroll Data Analytics
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: A$NaN per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: RPA, SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Director leading payroll data analytics projects for EY's Global Mobility clients. Overseeing compliance initiatives and driving advanced data analytics and modelling for payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wage Compliance Initiatives: Oversee complex payroll remediation projects to ensure all wage payments and entitlements are correct and legally compliant.
• Drive Advanced Data Analytics & FBT Modelling: Develop and implement sophisticated data models for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and other payroll analytics.
• Engage with Regulators: Work closely with the team to support interaction with key regulatory bodies such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman.
• Executive Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with executive-level clients and internal leaders, including C-suite executives and Heads of Payroll.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the data analytics team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in payroll data analytics or related fields, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, data-intensive projects.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm or an equivalent professional services organisation is highly regarded.
• Advanced skills in data analytics tools and programming. Hands-on experience with Alteryx, SQL, R, and RPA is essential, as well as proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau or Power BI) to communicate findings.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI platforms to enhance productivity, streamline data analysis, and support decision-making.
• In-depth understanding of Australian industrial instruments and tax legislation.

Benefits

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits