Job Description
Payroll Officer | Join a well-established professional services organisation in a varied, client-focused payroll role, managing multiple payrolls and supporting a diverse client portfolio.
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Work across multiple client payrolls, providing variety beyond a traditional in-house payroll role.
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Join a supportive and collaborative payroll team.
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Opportunity to build solid client relationships while managing end-to-end payroll.
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About the Company
n Our client is a well-established professional services organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their collaborative payroll team.
n This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys variety and working across different payroll environments. Rather than being responsible for one internal payroll, you'll manage payroll activities across a portfolio of clients, providing accurate, compliant and timely payroll services.
n Working within a small and supportive team, you'll have exposure to a broad range of payroll requirements while building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple client accounts.
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Assist with new client onboarding and employee setup.
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Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax, superannuation and employment details.
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Process monthly payroll data, leave and reporting requirements.
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Prepare and manage payroll tax and superannuation lodgements.
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Assist with WorkCover and workers compensation requirements.
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Support month-end and EOFY payroll reporting.
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Process terminations, redundancies,



LSL and other complex payroll requirements.
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Respond to payroll queries and provide a high level of client service.
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Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payroll issues.
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and operational efficiency.
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Skills and Experience
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Previous end-to-end payroll experience, ideally across multiple payrolls.
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including STP, superannuation and payroll tax.
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Experience managing high-volume payroll processing.
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Understanding of terminations, redundancies, LSL, WorkCover and payroll reporting.
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Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong organisation and time management skills.
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A hands-on, collaborative approach with a genuine client-service mindset.
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Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
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Experience with HR3 is highly regarded.
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Key Benefits
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Join a supportive and collaborative payroll team.
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Opportunity to develop your payroll and client management skills.
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Work in a role that offers more variety than a traditional single-client payroll position.
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Join a well-established and growing professional services organisation.
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How to Apply
n If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now or contact Leona Kane on for a confidential discussion.
n We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment
📍 Melbourne