Senior Payroll Officer - Brisbane | Hybrid WFH

About the company:

We are a Brisbane-based specialist provider of managed payroll, accounting, and advisory services. The team delivers high-quality solutions for recruitment agencies and growing SMEs and is built on values of Care, Integrity, Clarity, and Growth.

The role:

Due to growth, our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of complex payroll operations for approx. 400-600 employees per week. You'll manage end-to-end processing, provide expert advice, drive process improvements, and contribute to payroll system projects.

This is a hands-on, hybrid role (1 day WFH).

What you'll do:

Manage weekly and fortnightly payroll, including onboarding, terminations, and commission payments.

Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries for clients and employees.

Perform reconciliations and statutory lodgements (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, WorkCover).

Prepare management and regulatory reporting,



including labour hire licensing.

Lead or contribute to payroll system projects and process redesign initiatives.

Mentor junior payroll staff and support a collaborative, high-performing team.

What we're looking for:

Minimum 4 years' experience in payroll (recruitment, labour hire, or outsourced payroll is desirable).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation).

Strong general ledger knowledge and experience with payroll/finance systems.

Solid understanding of Australian awards, PAYG, payroll tax, and superannuation.

Hands-on, solutions-focused, and client-service oriented.

Hybrid working arrangement (1 day WFH per week)

Senior, hands-on role with growth opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented culture built on Care, Integrity, Clarity, and Growth

Great Remuneration

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane