Senior Payroll & Systems Specialist chez Contour Education

Who Are We

We empower students and their studies by providing an ecosystem of highly effective tutoring, resources and support. We run weekly small-group tutoring sessions at our in-person campuses, presented by young and experienced tutors that teach in a simple, intuitive and engaging way. We also supplement these sessions with weekly workshops, complimentary 1-on-1 support and a learning portal with a comprehensive suite of resources and practice material to help students master their subjects.

Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing ALL our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year!

It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.

What You'll do

• Keep payroll running smoothly and accurately for every team member - no surprises, no delays
• Stay across Fair Work, Clerks Award and Call Centre Award compliance so we’re always ahead of the curve
• Administer PAYG, super, Single Touch Payroll and reimbursements with care and precision
• Maintain up-to-date team data, leave accruals and entitlements across systems
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll, manage journals and support audits
• Build and own the relationship with Rippling - from configuration and troubleshooting to ongoing optimisation
• Scope, connect and maintain integrations between Rippling, Xero, and other key systems that keep our people and finance worlds in sync
• Document payroll processes clearly so the system runs seamlessly - even as we scale
• Spot opportunities to simplify, automate and make things work better
• Work closely with People & Culture and Finance to align payroll with team changes, growth and new ways of working

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Australian payroll experience, ideally in a fast-moving or multi-site environment
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, awards and compliance (you know the details that matter)
• Hands-on experience with Xero and/or Rippling, or curiosity to become our in-house Rippling whiz
• Confidence managing system integrations and working directly with vendors to get things right
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills - bonus points if you bring AI or automation smarts
• A sharp eye for detail and data integrity - you take pride in getting it right
• Strong communication and discretion - trusted with confidential information
• A proactive mindset - you don’t just keep things running, you make them run better

Why You’ll Love It

• Above-market pay and benefits - including a monthly subscription allowance and Birthday leave!
• A chance to own payroll in a fast-scaling business
• Input into process improvements and system upgrades
• Supportive team with mentorship and growth opportunities
• A scale-up environment with structure, stability and plenty of impact

Ready to be the person everyone relies on come payday? Apply now and help keep our rocket ship running smoothly.