- SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) essential
- CBD location with hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days from home)
- Permanent, full time role

The Organisation

Our client is a highly regarded and well-known Australian organisation committed to delivering exceptional service to its members and customers. With a strong focus on people, continuous improvement and operational excellence, they have built a reputation as an employer of choice, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive meaningful outcomes.

The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Operations Manager, the Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of payroll across a complex workforce. Working within a high-performing payroll function, you will manage payroll activities including pay adjustments, terminations, back pays, salary increases, reconciliations and payroll compliance obligations while ensuring all payroll service levels are achieved.

The position will work extensively across SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and UKG Pro WFM, partnering with key internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy, award compliance and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Process accurate and timely weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Manage payroll transactions including new starters, terminations, bonuses, back pays and leave processing.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and legislative requirements.
- Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting and statutory obligations including STP, PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation.




- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and complex payroll queries.
- Support payroll audits, compliance reviews and remediation activities.
- Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance and operational business units to deliver excellent payroll service outcomes.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Prior payroll experience within a complex payroll environment.
- Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) is essential.
- Strong understanding of Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and payroll legislation.
- Experience managing complex payroll exceptions and investigations.
- Knowledge of PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation legislation.
- Solid reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced communication skills with the ability to explain payroll outcomes clearly to employees and leaders.
- Previous exposure to payroll compliance reviews, audits or remediation activities is advantageous.

What's On Offer

- Opportunity to join a respected and recognised Victorian organisation.
- Exposure to leading payroll and workforce management technologies.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Diverse role offering exposure across payroll operations, systems and compliance.
- Ongoing opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Chris Belegrinos at ***********@sharpandcarter.com.au

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne