This well-established Australian organisation in the consumer services sector has built its reputation on quality service and a people-first culture. It invests in its team's growth, supports career progression and puts real emphasis on employee wellbeing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join the business on a part-time, 4-month contract covering long service leave. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, you'll manage the payroll cycle from start to finish and be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers. Your responsibilities will include:
Owning the end-to-end payroll cycle, making sure every pay run is accurate and on time
Update and maintain employee records, including new starters, changes and exits
Calculate leave entitlements, terminations and final pays
Apply award, enterprise agreement and contract conditions consistently
Handle STP reporting,
superannuation and PAYG obligations
Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports for the finance team
Answer employee payroll queries clearly and promptly
Partner with People and Culture on payroll-related changes and improvements
To be considered for this role, you'll have extensive end-to-end payroll experience and a sound understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation. You're organised, accurate and comfortable working on your own, and you can pick up a recent payroll system quickly. You communicate well with people at every level and treat sensitive information with discretion. Part-time availability for the full 4-month contract is essential.
Contact Jenny on for a confidential discussion. Quote reference: JP18265