Payroll Officer

The Company:

We are partnering with a large, values-driven organisation seeking a capable and reliable Payroll Officer to join their established People & Culture team. This is an opportunity to step into a well-supported payroll function where you'll work alongside an experienced payroll professional, managing payroll for a large and diverse workforce.

If you're someone who enjoys the technical side of payroll, understands legislation and compliance requirements, and values being part of a collaborative team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

Working as part of a two-person payroll team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of a fortnightly payroll for approximately 2,500 employees.

The role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with HR and wider business stakeholders while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment
• Processing fortnightly payrolls and ensuring timely completion
• Managing payroll reconciliations, validations, and adjustments
• Responding to employee payroll enquiries and resolving issues promptly
• Interpreting and applying payroll legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts
• Processing complex payroll matters including:
  • Long Service Leave
  • Terminations
  • Redundancies
  • Workers Compensation payments and reimbursements
• Supporting salary packaging and novated lease arrangements
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring legislative compliance
• Partnering with the wider HR team to deliver a high-quality employee experience
• Contributing ideas and improvements to payroll processes and efficiencies

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience
• End-to-end payroll processing experience
• High-volume payroll experience (ideally 1,000+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience working with Enterprise Agreements and complex employment conditions
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to $95,000 + Superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• A culture built on respect, teamwork, and genuine care for employees

Why Apply?

This role would suit an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive, people-focused organisation. You'll join a team that values reliability, accountability, collaboration, and professionalism, while offering flexibility and work-life balance.

If you're passionate about payroll and looking for a role where your expertise will be genuinely valued, we encourage you to apply today.