Job Description

The Company

Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a highly recognised manufacturing company in the Melbourne inner eastern suburbs in search of a stand-alone payroll officer with plans to grow the team over time

This role is open to candidates of all levels, however, will be most suitable to someone ambitious, determined to improve their craft and comfortable adapting to recent and evolving systems and processes.

This role will provide hands on support from the finance team and so a great opportunity for someone to adopt sole responsibility of the payroll function for an exciting and well recognised company.

This role will suit a candidate with experience processing and managing payroll time sheets, processing fortnightly and monthly pays and comfortable with various and complex awards - primarily that linked to manufacturing.

This role is 5 days onsite however offers a highly sought after team dynamic where everyone works together to achieve company goals.

The Role

Reporting through to the Financial Controller, duties in this role will include:




Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
Maintain employee records and payroll data
Monitor payroll tax thresholds and obligations
Process superannuation contributions
New starters and terminations
Manage leave accruals and entitlements
Ensure compliance with awards and legislation
Respond to payroll queries and resolve issues

Your Profile
Experience in end-to-end payroll processing
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and awards
Familiar with payroll tax obligations and lodgements
Proficient with prior large scale payroll/HRIS systems (Advanced Excel also highly advantageous)
High accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work to deadlines in a quick-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder service skills
Organised with solid time-management abilities

Reference Number: LB

This is a on-site position.
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📌 Payroll Officer Permanent Melbourne
🏢 Robert Half Australia
📍 Melbourne