Payroll Officer

About Grove

Grove is a diverse and growing business operating across six key markets: Private Investment, Property Development, Modular & Relocatable Buildings, Hire, Motorsport, and Beverage.

We are constantly evolving, innovating and exploring new opportunities. Our focus is on delivering exceptional customer service, continuously improving our products and services, and finding smarter ways to create value.

At Grove, you'll join a dynamic team where your contribution can make a real difference.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Officer to join our team at our Pakenham Head Office.

This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end weekly payroll function across multiple entities, while also supporting a range of HR and administration activities. You will be someone who is keen to take the role to the next level.

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, Awards and company requirements.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong payroll background and enjoy taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the weekly end-to-end payroll process across eight entities, with the opportunity to support additional entities as the business grows. (Approx 180 employees)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll and employee records.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries, discrepancies and employee pay-related issues.
• Process and reconcile payroll liabilities.
• Manage weekly Superannuation payments
• Manage monthly Child Support, Payroll Tax and PAYG and Co-Invest lodgments obligations and payments.
• Maintain compliance with relevant Awards, employment legislation and Workcover requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely payroll advice and support to employees and senior leadership.
• Assist with employee recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support general HR administration and employee record management.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes and systems.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in payroll in a similar role.
• Proven experience managing multiple weekly payrolls across different entities.
• Experience working within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Awards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work confidently and independently, while also being a supportive team player.
• A proactive approach and willingness to contribute to process improvements.
• Previous experience or exposure to HR practices, or a willingness to learn.

Desirable System Experience

Experience with the following systems will be highly regarded:

Pronto | MYOB | Xero | Deputy | Humanforce

Why Join Grove?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and diverse organisation where you can take ownership of your role, work across multiple areas of the business and contribute to ongoing growth and improvement.

Hours & Location

Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pakenham Head Office | Onsite

Some additional hours or overtime may be required from time to time to meet payroll deadlines.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognised for this vacancy.

Applicants must have current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration.