Lawson Elliott Recruitment
Payroll Officer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Work mode:
Hybrid
Published on:
10 September 2026
What they need
- Payroll Officer
- Be part of a growing, project-driven construction business
- Manage complex payroll with plenty of scope to improve processes
- Enjoy WFH flexibility after probation
- Brisbane CBD location
Our client is a highly regarded construction business with a strong reputation across the Australian market and operations spanning all states. With continued growth and an exciting pipeline of projects ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a dynamic team and play an important role in the business. You will have the opportunity to work across a complex payroll environment, contribute ideas, streamline processes and help shape the way payroll operates as the business continues to grow.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Fortnightly and monthly payroll processing
- Managing payroll workflows, leave approvals and employee changes
- Processing new starter documentation and on boarding details
- Preparing payroll reports and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Ensuring payroll compliance with legislation and company policies
- Calculating terminations, redundancies and payroll adjustments
- Managing month-end and year-end payroll reporting
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries
- Managing the payroll inbox and employee enquiries
Ideal Candidate:
- 3+ years’ experience as a Payroll Officer or similar payroll-focused role
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
- Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
- Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and systems
- Experience using HRIS and time & attendance systems
If you’re an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next long-term opportunity with a successful and growing organisation**,** this could be the role for you.
Please submit your resume in a Word format to commence the application process. Alternatively contact Elliza Abbott on [07 3071 9308](tel:07 3071 9308)/ [0459 410 150](tel:0459 410 150) or email [email protected] quoting ref EA18208 with any questions.
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