- Permanent Contract
- Office based in Melbourne CBD
- Highly flexible working environment - 3 days office / 2 from home

The Organisation

Our client plays a critical role in keeping communities connected. With a solid safety culture, long‑term projects, and clear pathways for development, this role offers both stability and career progression. They are on the lookout for a Payroll Officer to facilitate the delivery of their fortnightly payroll.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager and working within a large team, you will be responsible for:

- Processing a fortnightly payroll for approximately 5000 employees
- Processing terminations, redundancies and entity changes
- Responding to escalated payroll queries in an efficient and timely manner
- Maintenance of the payroll system
- Update and maintain accurate payroll records
- Maintain leave, sick and overtime reports
- Reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations
- Process variations, increases and calculation of back pays
- Preparation and payment of superannuation, workcover and other payroll related deductions
- Maintain administrative procedures and systems which enhance the delivery of services




- Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies, policies, procedures and practices and share these with the payroll team

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar payroll officer position along with the following skills and attributes:

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) is highly regarded
- Proven process improvement initiatives
- High attention to detail including prioritising and organising workload
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
- Confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external
- Able to take initiative and accountability for assigned task

What's on Offer

- Excellent salary: $100,000 - $110,000 plus superannuation
- Opportunity to work for an employer of choice
- Career development and first-class training on offer
- Close knit team who enjoy working together

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Greg Nestor at [email protected]

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne