Payroll Business Analyst

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.

• Fixed Term Full Time (80 hrs/fn + ADO) until July 2027
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 4
• Located at The Alfred, and then Moorabbin
• Great staff benefits!

We are currently seeking a Payroll Business Analyst to play a key role in supporting the implementation of a new SAP ECP SuccessFactors solution.

Reporting to the Payroll Lead and working as part of a dedicated project team, the Payroll Business Analyst will provide critical expertise in payroll processes and ensure these are effectively translated into system design and delivery.

This is a hands-on role that will contribute across multiple project phases, including configuration, testing, training and go-live support.

• Collaborate with the Payroll Lead, project team and implementation partner to support the delivery of SAP ECP SuccessFactors
• Provide subject matter expertise on payroll processes and ensure requirements are clearly defined and communicated
• Maintain and monitor the configuration workbook to ensure all system elements are accurate and fully integrated
• Develop and execute testing scripts for System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Actively participate in testing cycles to validate system performance and business requirements
• Assist in the development of training materials and support train-the-trainer sessions
• Provide support during critical project phases, including go-live and post-implementation
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify issues and raise support tickets where required

• Strong experience in payroll operations and processes within Health
• Previous involvement in HRIS implementations, ideally SAP ECP or SuccessFactors
• Experience in SIT and UAT testing, including script development and execution
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex data and configurations
• Proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major transformation program in a newly formed health service. You’ll play a key role in shaping payroll systems and processes that support a large and diverse workforce across Bayside Health.

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia

• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability

• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Mel Ponnan, EC Payroll Lead on ********@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 08th of September 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.