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, collaborative teams, and an setting 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

Robust 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

📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne