Be the payroll expert behind one of Queensland's leading construction and property groups - what a time to join this great industry, in an essential and diverse role!

At McNab, we know that paying our people accurately and on time is one of the most significant commitments we make. We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional payroll service across the McNab Group.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and company policies. You'll also act as a key point of expertise for payroll matters across the business, providing guidance and support to leaders, employees and stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

- Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across a diverse workforce.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and company policies.
- Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries from employees, managers and stakeholders.
- Managing payroll reporting requirements and supporting audit and compliance activities.
- Monitoring legislative changes and implementing payroll updates where required.
- Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and complex payroll matters.
- Supporting payroll system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
- Assisting with payroll reconciliations, statutory obligations and end‑of‑period reporting.
- Building strong relationships across the business to deliver a responsive and customer‑focused payroll service.




- Supporting the Payroll Manager in maintaining a high‑performing payroll function.

What We're Looking For

- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium to large and complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing payroll reporting and statutory obligations.
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to interpret complex payroll information and provide practical solutions.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Payroll system experience and confidence working with payroll technology and reporting tools.

About McNab

McNab is one of the largest construction, development and property groups in Australia, with annual turnover exceeding $1bn. Despite our growth, we maintain a small company DNA of genuine care for staff, customers and stakeholders.

McNab Benefits

- Birthday leave and additional buy-back annual leave options.
- Annual health and fitness subsidy.
- Generous parental leave programme.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and McNab Wellbeing Programme with a range of discounts and options.
- Internal development opportunities through tailored training programmes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable company that genuinely cares about the development of its people. We look forward to hearing from you.

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 McNab
📍 Brisbane City