1. Month Fixed Term Contract | ASAP Start | Lead Complex Payroll Operations Within a Community-Focused Org/n
2. Month Fixed Term Contract | ASAP Start | Lead Complex Payroll Operations Within a Community-Focused Organisation
Your New Company An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a well-established, community-focused organisation that supports people across Tasmania. Operating within a large and complex environment, this organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
The role sits within a supportive Finance team and offers the chance to make an immediate impact during a busy period.
Your New Role Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take a lead role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll services across a large workforce. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing while acting as a key technical resource for payroll-related matters, supporting stakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.
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- Managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing and monthly payroll processing.
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- Processing appointments, transfers, promotions, employment changes and terminations.
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- Completing complex payroll calculations, including back pays and redundancies.
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- Preparing month-end and year-end payroll reporting and reconciliations.
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- Supporting payroll audits and legislative compliance requirements.
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- Administering payroll systems and producing payroll reports.
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- Providing expert payroll advice to leaders and stakeholders.
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- Coaching and mentoring team members to support capability development.
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- Working collaboratively with Finance, People & Culture and operational teams to improve payroll processes and service delivery.
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What You'll Need to Succeed You will be a highly capable payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to manage complex payroll operations. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and bringing a customer-focused approach to stakeholder engagement. To be successful, you will demonstrate:/n
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- Previous experience in a senior end-to-end payroll position.
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- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation requirements and compliance.
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- Advanced payroll systems knowledge and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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- Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations and audit activities.
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- Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
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- Leadership, mentoring or team support experience.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a complex workplace.
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- Experience with Chris21 or similar payroll platforms will be highly regarded.
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What You'll Get in Return This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior payroll role where you can add value from day one. You will join a collaborative team environment and have the opportunity to influence payroll processes while supporting a meaningful organisation. In return, you will receive:/n
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- 6-month fixed term contract.
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- Immediate start available.
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- Competitive salary package.
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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- Exposure to a large and complex payroll environment.
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- Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvement projects.
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- Meaningful work within a community-focused organisation.
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What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Travis via or . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.# /n