Rarely do opportunities arise to join an organisation that combines a genuine purpose-driven mission with an exceptional workplace culture.
This is your chance to step into a senior payroll position within a highly regarded biotech business where people are valued, ideas are welcomed, and employee retention speaks for itself.
Client Details
Our client is an innovative and growing biotechnology organisation with approximately 200 employees across Australia.
Operating at the forefront of research and healthcare advancement, they are recognised for their commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in everything they do.
The business has built a reputation not only for the quality of its work, but also for its outstanding culture.
Employees stay because they are genuinely supported, trusted, and empowered to contribute.
With strong leadership, team-oriented teams, and an environment focused on professional growth, this is an organisation where people build long-term careers rather than simply hold a job.
Description
End-to-end payroll processing across multiple pay cycles (Employment Hero)
Management of onboarding and offboarding payroll activities
Interpretation of Awards, leave entitlements, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax obligations
Payroll reconciliations,



month-end reporting and variance analysis
Payroll audits, compliance reviews and data integrity checks
Maintenance and optimisation of payroll systems
Partnering with Operations to support workforce planning and rostering alignment
Identifying and implementing payroll automation and process improvement initiativesSupporting audit requirements and statutory reporting obligations
Profile
Solid knowledge of Awards, payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Experience managing payroll reconciliations and reporting
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in leveraging technology to improve payroll processes
Job Offer
Join a highly regarded biotech organisation with an outstanding reputation
Supportive leadership team and genuinely positive workplace culture
Strong employee retention and engagement
Opportunity to influence payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Broad role offering exposure beyond payroll processing alone
Stable, growing business with a meaningful purpose
Long-term career development opportunities
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📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne