Payroll Officer | End-to-End Payroll
North Brisbane | Flexible Working Environment
Are you a payroll professional who takes pride in getting the details right and wants to be part of an organisation where people genuinely enjoy coming to work?
We're partnering with a values-driven organisation in North Brisbane to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer to take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function. Supporting a workforce of approximately 500 employees, this role offers the opportunity to become the trusted payroll expert within a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution is truly appreciated.
This isn't just another payroll position. It's an opportunity to join an organisation that places a strong emphasis on culture, flexibility and employee wellbeing, making it an ideal long-term move for someone looking to build their career with a business that values its people - and prioritises work/life balance.
The Opportunity
As Payroll Officer, you'll have ownership of the payroll function and play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The environment is varied and engaging, with a strong focus on Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, payroll compliance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include
- Managing the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process
- Interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment conditions
- Ensuring accurate calculation of wages, penalty rates, allowances and leave entitlements
- Managing payroll tax, reporting and compliance obligations
- Processing payroll adjustments, reconciliations and audit checks
- Responding to payroll queries and providing support to managers and employees
- Maintaining payroll data integrity and employee records
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
- Partnering closely with Finance to support reporting and payroll integration
About You We're looking for someone who is highly detail-oriented, enjoys working through complexity and takes ownership of their work.
You'll bring
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing (min. 3-4 years)
- Strong Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation skills
- Sound knowledge of payroll tax and payroll compliance requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A willingness to continuously learn and deepen your understanding of Awards, EAs and employment conditions
Most importantly, you'll be someone who values collaboration, enjoys being part of a positive, down-to-earth team culture and is looking for a long-term opportunity where you can truly make the role your own. Why Join?
- Take ownership of a critical business function
- Join a genuinely supportive and collaborative team
- Work within a values-driven organisation that puts people first
- Enjoy market-leading flexibility and work-life balance
- Be part of a culture where your expertise is respected and your contribution recognised
- Secure a long-term prospect with an organisation focused on employee engagement and retention
- Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to continuously improve processes
If you're looking for more than just a payroll job and want to find an organisation where you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Elle Borissow via
[email protected]
📌 Payroll Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Perigon Group Pty
📍 Brisbane