Senior Payroll Officer

We are partnering with a large, well-established organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer into a high-performing People & Culture team. This role sits within a complex, high-volume payroll environment and requires strong technical capability across Awards, EBAs, and compliance. You will play a key role in delivering accurate payroll services while supporting system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.

The Role
Reporting to the Payroll & Compliance Manager, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services within a large and complex organisation. You will act as a key point of contact for payroll queries while contributing to continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume payroll across multiple employee groups
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, Awards, and EBAs
• Manage payroll queries and provide clear, timely guidance to stakeholders
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and integrity
• Perform reconciliations and support reporting requirements
• Build strong relationships across HR, Finance, and wider business units
• Support payroll system upgrades, automation, and process improvements
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll efficiency

About You

• Proven experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, and EBAs
• Experience with large payroll systems (e.g. Ascender or similar)
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

What’s on Offer

• Join a large, structured organisation with a strong reputation
• Exposure to complex payroll and compliance environments
• Opportunity to contribute to system and process improvements
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear pathways for career progression

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Cowin Ray on +61 8 9266 0934 for a confidential discussion.