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Payroll Officer

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Detail-oriented Payroll Officers responsible for delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, and providing exceptional employee support. Strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous process improvement.

Payroll Officer

We are working with multiple detail-oriented Payroll Officers for a variety of indsutries to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies, resolving payroll enquiries, and supporting reporting and reconciliation activities. This roles require strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll data as required.
  • Calculate wages, salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, and leave entitlements.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and taxation requirements.
  • Process superannuation contributions and PAYG obligations.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports.
  • Respond to employee payroll enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Skills & Experience:

  • Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and meet strict deadlines.
  • SAP Successfactors (ECP) experience

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or email Kelvin Murphy at kelvin.murphy@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Payroll

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Melbourne CBD

Job Reference: 22L4M4-94DA421A

Date posted: 8 July 2026

Consultant: Kelvin Murphy