Our client is an emerging ASX-listed gold produce r building its corporate and operational teams as it advances the development of its Western Australian gold assets. As the business transitions from start-up into production, they are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of payroll operations.

This is a genuine standalone payroll position, offering the opportunity to become the subject matter expert within the business. Working closely with the Finance leadership team, HR and site-based stakeholders, you'll ensure a growing workforce across multiple mining operations is paid accurately and on time.

Given the company's growth phase, this role offers variety beyond payroll, with opportunities to support broader finance activities and contribute to systems, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

- Own the end-to-end payroll function for employees across multiple sites and rosters, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
- Collect, review and verify timesheets, allowances, overtime and payroll variations.
- Perform manual payroll calculations and adjustments where required.
- Assist with the implementation and optimisation of the Pronto payroll system.
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with taxation and superannuation requirements.
- Process terminations, reconciliations and year-end payroll obligations, including STP reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, including PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation.
- Manage leave accruals and interpret employment contracts, awards and enterprise agreements.
- Administer salary sacrifice arrangements, deductions and workers compensation-related payroll matters.
- Prepare payroll reconciliations,



reporting and audit documentation.
- Develop and document payroll procedures and processes to support business growth.
- Act as the primary contact for payroll enquiries across the business.
- Provide assistance to the finance team, including accounts payable support when required.

About You

- Minimum 3 years' experience in an end-to-end payroll position, ideally within a standalone or senior payroll capacity.
- Experience processing payroll for rostered operational workforces within mining, resources or a similar industry.
- Previous experience using Pronto payroll software is essential.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and broader Microsoft Office skills.
- Sound knowledge of payroll compliance, superannuation, payroll tax and employment legislation.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Able to work independently and effectively manage recurring deadlines.
- Comfortable working within a growing, hands-on environment where flexibility is valued.
- Solid communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary package plus superannuation.
- Opportunity to join an ASX-listed gold producer during a significant growth phase.
- Autonomous standalone payroll position with the ability to shape systems and processes.
- Perth CBD location.
- Flexible part-time arrangements may be considered.
- Short-term incentive bonus prospect, subject to company performance and board approval.
- Exposure to a dynamic, fast-growing mining business transitioning towards production.

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys ownership, autonomy and building processes in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

📌 Senior Payroll Officer - Gold Company (Perth)
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