Senior Payroll Officer | Macquarie Park | $110k + Super
The Company
Join a large, well-established national organisation operating within a complex, multi-site workforce environment. With a substantial employee base, multiple Awards and a dedicated payroll function, this is an opportunity to join an established and supportive team during a period of organisational change and ongoing process improvement.
The business offers a skilled environment where technical payroll expertise, accuracy and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships are highly valued.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll function for approximately 700+ employees within a larger national payroll team.
This is a hands‐on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their payroll portfolio, resolving complex queries and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Alongside payroll processing, you will manage a high volume of email enquiries from employees and stakeholders nationally, requiring a strong customer service approach and the ability to communicate clearly.
Working as part of a larger payroll team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and support the business through a period of change.
End-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 700+ employees
Managing a high-volume payroll portfolio within a larger payroll team
Responding to and resolving national employee and stakeholder payroll enquiries
Interpreting Awards and applying relevant payroll legislation
Ensuring accurate processing of pay, leave, deductions and employee changes
Supporting payroll compliance,



reporting and reconciliations
Applying sound knowledge of Superannuation and Payroll Tax
Supporting Long Service Leave calculations and administration, with national knowledge highly regarded
Maintaining accurate payroll records and data integrity
Contributing to process improvements and payroll-related projects during a period of change
The Candidate
Strong end-to-end payroll experience in a complex, high-volume environment
Experience independently managing a payroll portfolio of 700+ employees
Experience using a large payroll system such as Micropay, ADP, Preceda etc
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and Awards
Competent knowledge of Superannuation and Payroll Tax
Understanding of Long Service Leave nationally highly regarded
Confident managing high-volume email enquiries and resolving payroll issues
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt to change
Comfortable working independently while contributing to an established and supportive payroll team
The Benefits
Permanent full-time position
$110,000 + Super
Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office, including mandatory Thursdays
Manage a substantial payroll portfolio with national exposure
Opportunity to develop technical payroll expertise
Exposure to organisational change and process improvement
Established and supportive team environment
Macquarie Park location - close to Metro and Free Parking onsite
That's why we welcome candidates from all walks of life and offer adjustments if needed. If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more comfortable or accessible for you let us know.
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