Short-Term Cover 1-2 months | Dynamic and Fast-Paced Industry Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly capable Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a short-term contract basis to provide temporary cover during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise to a energetic organisation where accuracy, efficiency and exceptional service are highly valued.

About the Role Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing guidance and support to a team of Payroll Officers. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will utilise your payroll expertise to resolve complex payroll matters and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within strict deadlines

Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Payroll Officers

Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.

Interpret and apply industrial awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation

Ensure payroll compliance and maintain accurate employee records.

Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives

Support payroll projects and system enhancements as required





About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Demonstrated experience in payroll processing

Previous experience supervising or leading Payroll Officers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Sound experience interpreting industrial awards, enterprise agreements and payroll-related legislation

The following will be highly regarded:

Experience using Dayforce payroll systems is ideal

What We Offer

An immediate opportunity to make an impact.

Exposure to a dynamic and evolving industry.

A team-oriented and supportive team environment.

Competitive remuneration for the duration of the contract.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Rottnest Island)
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