Crawfords Freightlines are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team at our Sandgate depot for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate and compliant payroll services.

Our Company:

Crawfords is a privately owned and locally operated transportation and logistics company. Our operations are in road, rail, port logistics and warehousing. We operate multiple depots throughout New South Wales and Central Queensland.

About the role:

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Managing and reconciling employee timesheets and attendance records,
- Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple business entities using Employment Hero,
- Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, transfers, salary changes and payroll adjustments,
- Processing Workers Compensation and Paid Parental Leave payments in conjunction with the HR team,
- Preparing and processing superannuation contributions and employee deductions,
- Assisting with payroll journals, payroll tax, FBT and other payroll-related reporting,




- Responding to employee payroll enquiries and providing support to managers and staff,
- Ensuring payroll activities remain compliant with relevant legislation, awards and company policies, and
- Supporting the HR and Finance teams with payroll administration and other related duties as required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Previous experience in a Payroll Officer or similar payroll position,
- Experience using payroll software, with Employment Hero experience highly regarded,
- Robust understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements,
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines,
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, and
- A positive, reliable and adaptable approach to work.

In return, we offer:

- Exposure to a diverse and growing transport and logistics business,
- Supportive team and manager, and
- Safety focused work environment.

How to Apply:

If you wish to join our growing company, please submit your application by using the Apply For This Job tab below. All applications must be accompanied by a current resume. For a confidential discussion, please contact our HR team on 0491 099 504.

📌 Payroll Officer (Sandgate)
🏢 Crawfords Group
📍 Sandgate