- Melbourne CBD location | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
- 3-month temporary Payroll Officer opportunity
- Immediate start | End-to-end payroll in an award-based environment
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation on a 3-month temporary assignment. Supporting a high-volume, award-based payroll environment, this role offers an immediate start, Melbourne CBD location, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Opportunity
Joining an established payroll team, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple business units and employee groups. This role will suit a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has solid award interpretation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
- Processing fortnightly payrolls within a complex award-based environment
- Interpreting and applying Awards and payroll legislation
- Managing payroll enquiries from employees and stakeholders
- Processing payroll adjustments, leave transactions, and payroll variations
- Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data integrity
- Performing payroll checks, reconciliations, and validations
- Supporting payroll compliance and reporting activities
- Assisting with payroll administration and process improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively within an established payroll team
About You
- Previous end-to-end payroll experience
- Strong experience working within an award-based payroll environment
- Confident award interpretation skills
- Ability to perform manual payroll calculations and payroll checks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Available to commence immediately or at short notice
What's on Offer
- 3-month temporary assignment
- Melbourne CBD location
- Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
- Immediate start available
- Supportive and collaborative payroll team
- Exposure to a complex payroll environment
- Opportunity to further develop award interpretation and payroll compliance expertise
If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next contract opportunity within a dynamic payroll environment, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply Click the link below to apply online.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Greg Nestor at *******@sharpandcarter.com.au