Senior Payroll Officer

Finance Team | Henderson, WA

Cranecorp Australia are seeking a capable and motivated Senior Payroll Officer to join our finance team. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Senior Accountant, providing end to end payroll delivery across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join our team and deliver meaningful results on an ongoing basis whilst developing modern finance capabilities in a team that values continuous improvement.

About the role

This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery in a multi-site, operational environment.

You will play a key role in strengthening payroll processes, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring the business meets all statutory and award obligations. Key responsibilities include:

- Own and manage the end-to-end payroll function across the business

- Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly pay cycles

- Act as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries

- Interpret Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts to ensure accurate pay outcomes.

- Process superannuation contributions and ensure timely payments.

- Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements including STP, pay day super, PAYGW, payroll tax & My Leave

- Perform regular payroll reconciliations, reporting and variance analysis

- Maintain and continuously improve payroll systems, driving upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives

- Contributing to month end processes including reconciliation of payroll related GL accounts





- Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams to ensure stakeholder alignment across the business

About You

- 5 years' experience in a payroll/senior payroll or similar finance role

- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work

- Positive technology skills and in particular Excel with a willingness to learn financial system. Experience with Greentree ERP is advantageous
- A qualification in Payroll, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline is desirable

- A proactive mindset — you look for answers, improvements and efficiencies
- The ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

What's in it for you?

- Direct exposure to the operations and senior leadership
- A supportive team environment and flexible work arrangements

- Opportunity to develop automation, systems and modern finance skills including AI tools

- Long‑term career development within a growing business

- On site parking

If this sounds like you, please send us your resume by hitting the Apply button and one of our team will reach out to you for a chat.

Cranecorp Australia Pty Ltd

One of the largest providers of mobile cranes across Western Australia, with experience stretching over 30 years. We have established depots throughout Western Australia and have long-standing relationships with industry leaders. With an industry footprint spanning from Perth to the Goldfields through the Mid-West and into the Pilbara region.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Henderson)
🏢 Cranecorp Australia
📍 Henderson