An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a growing professional services firm. This role will see you manage a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, providing technical payroll expertise and acting as a key point of contact for complex queries and escalations.
The Role:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of external clients
- Process complex payroll calculations, including Awards, EBAs, terminations and leave
- Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting
- Manage superannuation, payroll tax and STP obligations
- Act as a key escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues
- Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders
- Identify and escalate payroll risks and compliance issues
- Contribute to process improvement and payroll system optimisation
- Provide guidance,
support and mentoring to Payroll Officers and Specialists
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and best practice
About You:
- 5+ years’ payroll experience
- Experience managing multiple external clients within public practice
- Robust knowledge of payroll legislation and Awards
- Experience with MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail
- The ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a role with greater ownership, variety and the opportunity to mentor others, please reach out directly!