Job description
Payroll Officer
12-Month Contract
90k + super
Immediate start available
Close to Central Station
We're partnering with a well established, successful business seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is a hands-on role supporting payroll operations across both Australia and New Zealand, working closely with outsourced providers to ensure smooth, accurate, and compliant processing.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll coordination, acting as the key link between the business and external providers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring the payroll inbox and responding to employee queries in a timely and skilled manner
Managing payroll changes and preparing accurate instructions for outsourced providers
Liaising with the outsource providers to ensure seamless payroll processing
Coordinating fortnightly and monthly pay runs across Australia and New Zealand
Reviewing draft payroll reports to ensure all changes have been captured correctly
Identifying, quantifying,



and escalating exceptions prior to final review by the Payroll Lead
Supporting compliance across AU & NZ payroll legislation
About You
Proven payroll experience across Australia
Comfortable working with outsourced payroll providers
Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
Confident reviewing reports and identifying discrepancies
Clear communicator who can manage employee queries with professionalism
Able to manage multiple pay cycles and deadlines
Why Apply?
Join a dynamic and creative business
Broad exposure across AU & NZ payroll
Collaborative and supportive finance team
Immediate start opportunity
Hybrid work model
If you're an organised payroll professional who enjoys being the central point of coordination and takes pride in accurate processing, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
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