Group Payroll Specialist

About the Organisation
Our client is an established Australian organisation with a diverse group structure and a strong focus on service delivery, continuous improvement and its people.  Operating across multiple business areas, the organisation offers an environment where collaboration, accountability and high standards matter. With payroll playing an important role across the broader group, this opportunity provides genuine scope to take ownership, build strong internal relationships and contribute to ongoing operational improvement.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Group Payroll Specialist will take responsibility for the overall day-to-day operation of payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, Awards, Agreements and legislative requirements.
This is a broad, hands-on position covering the full payroll lifecycle, including:

• Delivering accurate end-to-end payroll processing
• Maintaining payroll data and supporting the integrity of payroll systems
• Reviewing and reconciling employee leave and associated liabilities
• Reconciling and processing superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG tax and WorkCover
• Supporting month-end activities, including General Ledger balances, journals and superannuation integration
• Managing payroll integration with financial software and accounting systems
• Ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements
• Preparing regular payroll reports and providing reliable information to senior management
• Partnering with management to communicate payroll policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and reporting
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to support broader business objectives.

About You
You will be an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional attention to detail and a practical, service-focused approach.
You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing or delivering an end-to-end payroll function
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG and employee entitlements
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, month-end processes and reporting
• Strong systems capability, with CHRIS21 experience highly regarded
• Confidence working with Excel, databases and financial systems
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation
• A commitment to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

A relevant tertiary qualification may be advantageous, however practical payroll experience and demonstrated capability will be highly valued.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a broad role where you can take genuine ownership of the function, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.  Please connect with Holly on [0459 104 984](tel:0459 104 984)