Senior Payroll & Compensation Specialist

About Us:
We are the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services across multiple modes of transportation to a diverse range of customers across the globe. We connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries, including technology, life sciences, and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing and energy, auto-mobility, and retail, we are decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world.”
Payroll & Compensation Senior Specialist (Part-Time / 2 days per week)

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for greater flexibility, reduced hours, or an opportunity to return to the workforce while still making a meaningful impact?
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll & Compensation Senior Specialist to join our Human Resources team on a part-time basis.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, working with data, and partnering with stakeholders across HR, Finance and Operations.

We're looking for someone who combines strong payroll expertise with exceptional analytical capability. If you are comfortable navigating payroll systems, managing payroll tax obligations, and can turn complex data into meaningful insights through advanced spreadsheets and reporting tools, we'd love to hear from you.


What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting payroll activities in partnership with our offshore Payroll Team
• Managing payroll-related compliance and governance activities including payroll tax obligations and state revenue reporting
• Overseeing superannuation and statutory payroll-related payments
• Acting as a super-user for payroll and HR systems
• Leading and supporting annual remuneration processes, including merit reviews and bonus programs
• Developing reporting tools, dashboards and spreadsheets to support business decision-making
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation and system enhancements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in payroll administration, payroll governance or compensation and benefits
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, payroll tax, superannuation and statutory requirements
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately against tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exposure to compensation, remuneration or reward programs
• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, reporting and automation
• Experience supporting annual salary review or bonus processes

Why Join DHL?
At DHL Global Forwarding, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture where flexibility and wellbeing are genuinely valued.
This part-time opportunity would particularly suit:

• Parents returning to the workforce
• Experienced payroll professionals seeking improved work-life balance
• Individuals looking to reduce their working hours while maintaining a rewarding and meaningful role
• Professionals seeking a flexible role that leverages their payroll and analytical expertise

About You
You are a payroll expert who loves digging into data. You're known for your accuracy, your ability to solve problems, and your knack for creating spreadsheets that make everyone else's job easier. Whether it's payroll tax calculations, annual remuneration cycles, data analysis or process improvement, you take pride in delivering quality outcomes and providing trusted support to stakeholders.


If you're looking for a flexible role where your expertise will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us continue to deliver excellence in payroll, compensation and employee rewards at DHL Global Forwarding.