Lindsey Chen
Caulfield South,VIC
Summary
Senior payroll and compliance professional with over five years' experience leading end-to-end payroll operations, system implementation, and compliance reporting across public sector environments. Proven expertise in SAP, Spinifex, and Chris21 with a strong foundation in payroll processing, data analysis, and award interpretation. Experienced in system testing, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery. Currently working at Monash Health as a Compliance and Reporting Analyst, I specialize in optimizing payroll processes, supporting large-scale backpay projects, and delivering actionable insights to executive and operational stakeholders. Eager to contribute to strategic advisory projects and innovate within Deloitte's Workforce & Payroll Solutions team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance and Reporting Analyst
Monash Health
08.2024 - Current
- Supported system enhancements and configuration aligned with legislation and business needs.
- Delivered data-driven reports via Spinifex for compliance, labour costing, and executive needs.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Finance, BI, and P&C teams to improve payroll operations.
- Acted as SME in SAP and Spinifex, training team members and supporting system changes.
- Ensured end-to-end payroll accuracy and compliance with PAYG, Superannuation, and Workers Comp.
- Identified and addressed risks through audits and internal reviews.
Payroll Projects Officer
Monash Health
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Played a key role in SAP implementation (from Chris21), delivering user training and technical support.
- Conducted UAT and Parallel Pay Run Testing (PPRT) for both EC and ECP environments.
- Translated Awards and EAs into technical configuration requirements for system setup.
- Collaborated across departments to resolve post-go-live issues and refine functionality.
Payroll Officer
Monash Health
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Processed high-volume payrolls (payroll size 25,000) using Chris21 and UKG.
- Conducted payroll adjustments, leave management, and terminations.
- Interpreted complex EBAs and Awards to ensure accurate pay outcomes.
Payroll Officer
Department of Health Tasmania
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered payroll services and advised managers on compliance and pay matters.
- Applied Award provisions to accurately process pay and resolve discrepancies.
Financial Adviser
China Africa Xinyin Private Equity Fund
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Analyzed financials of target firms and advised clients on investment viability.
Teaching & Research Assistant
Baylor University
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Tutored economics students and conducted academic research.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Tasmania
01.2020
Bachelor of Economics - undefined
University of Colorado in Denver
01.2011
Skills
- Payroll Systems: SAP EC/ECP, Spinifex, Chris21, UKG
- Reporting Tools: Spinifex, Excel (Advanced), eHub Report Center, Integration Center
- Project Management: UAT, configuration documentation, cross-team collaboration
- Workforce and HRIS: Award interpretation, employee lifecycle, workforce data analysis
Timeline
Compliance and Reporting Analyst
Monash Health
08.2024 - Current
Payroll Projects Officer
Monash Health
10.2023 - 07.2024
Payroll Officer
Monash Health
08.2022 - 10.2023
Payroll Officer
Department of Health Tasmania
01.2021 - 08.2022
Financial Adviser
China Africa Xinyin Private Equity Fund
05.2015 - 02.2019
Teaching & Research Assistant
Baylor University
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Economics - undefined
University of Colorado in Denver
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Tasmania
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