Salary Package$120,000 + Super (flexible for the right candidate)LocationSmithfield, NSWRole HighlightsAn excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of a standalone payroll function within a stable and well-established business.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will manage payroll for more than 300 employees across manufacturing, distribution and corporate operations.
This role will suit an experienced payroll professional looking for autonomy, ownership and long-term stability.
Candidates who have previously worked in standalone payroll positions and are confident managing complex payroll environments independently will be highly regarded.
Alongside day-to-day payroll responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to several key payroll and systems projects, including the integration of payroll systems into MYOB PayGlobal and the implementation of HRIS-to-payroll system interfaces.
This role offers exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and the opportunity to help shape the future payroll environment of the business.Role OverviewReporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls across a workforce of more than 300 employees.
Your responsibilities will include payroll processing, payroll tax, superannuation, reconciliations, compliance reporting, employee maintenance and responding to payroll enquiries across the business.
You'll work closely with Finance, People & Culture and operational stakeholders to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time.
This is a genuine standalone position where you will be the payroll subject matter expert for the business.
As such,



this role requires someone who has previously managed payroll independently and is comfortable taking ownership of all payroll-related responsibilities.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy and become a trusted partner to both finance and operational leaders.ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly and monthly payroll for a workforce of 300+ employeesManage overtime, allowances, shift penalties, deductions and payroll adjustmentsReview and validate timesheets, attendance records and leave applicationsProcess new starters, terminations, redundancies, pay increases and employee changesMaintain employee payroll records and payroll master dataManage leave accruals including annual leave, personal leave, long service leave and parental leavePrepare and lodge payroll tax, PAYG withholding, superannuation and statutory obligationsManage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirementsComplete payroll reconciliations and month-end and year-end payroll activitiesPrepare payroll reporting, labour cost reporting, leave reporting and headcount reportingAssist with payroll audits and compliance reviewsConduct payroll reconciliations and identify discrepancies prior to payroll finalisationRespond to payroll enquiries from employees and managementProvide guidance regarding taxation, leave entitlements, superannuation and payroll processesEnsure ongoing compliance with Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work legislation and relevant payroll regulationsParticipate in payroll system upgrades,



testing and continuous improvement initiativesSupport payroll and HRIS integration projects across the businessCandidate ProfileYou are an experienced Payroll Officer who has previously held responsibility for a standalone payroll function.
This experience is essential.
You are comfortable working independently, making decisions, managing competing priorities and taking full ownership of payroll outcomes.
Your technical payroll knowledge is strong and you have a thorough understanding of payroll legislation, payroll tax, superannuation and compliance reporting requirements.
You will ideally come from a manufacturing environment or have worked within a blue-collar organisation where overtime, allowances, shift penalties and complex timesheets form part of day-to-day payroll processing.
Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements will be highly regarded, along with advanced Excel capability including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and payroll reporting.
Experience with payrolls of 300+ employees is essential, while exposure to MYOB PayGlobal, payroll integrations, system implementations or payroll transformation projects will be highly regarded.Company, Culture & BenefitsThis organisation is a respected industry leader with a strong reputation for quality, stability and long-term success.
Employees enjoy a cooperative and supportive culture, with leadership teams that value accountability, reliability and professionalism.
With low staff turnover and a genuine commitment to retaining quality people, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term home.Genuine standalone payroll role with full ownership and autonomyExposure to payroll systems integration and business improvement projectsStable and well-established business with strong employee retention$120k + Super with flexibility for outstanding candidates
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