Senior Payroll Officer

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a high-volume, complex payroll team supporting a large workforce. This role offers strong exposure to payroll compliance, Awards and EBAs, and system/process improvement initiatives within a structured People & Culture environment. Ideal for someone with solid payroll experience looking to step into a more sophisticated, team-based function.

We are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer to support a large and complex payroll function.

Working within a collaborative team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an end-to-end payroll role, with responsibilities shared across the team due to the size and complexity of the payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and in line with legislation and internal policies
• Interpret and apply Awards, EBAs, and Fair Work requirements
• Manage payroll queries from employees and stakeholders in a timely manner
• Ensure payroll compliance, controls, and data integrity
• Perform reconciliations and support reporting requirements
• Assist with payroll system upgrades, automation, and process improvements
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across HR and Finance
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• 5+ years’ payroll experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation (STP, PAYG, Super)
• Experience interpreting Awards and EBAs
• Exposure to large payroll systems (ERP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Clear, professional communication style

What’s on Offer

• Join a large, structured payroll function
• Exposure to complex payroll operations
• Opportunity to contribute to system and process improvements
• Stable fixed-term contract with flexibility

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
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