Your payroll expertise is required for this growing teamYour recent company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing educational institution to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Officer.
With a large and diverse workforce, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to excellence, innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes across education and training.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and is looking to join a collaborative team where accuracy, compliance and employee experience are highly valued.Your new OpportunityReporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of end-to-end payroll services across a complex workforce.
Working within a supportive and high-performing payroll function, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, legislative compliance and exceptional stakeholder service.Key responsibilities will include:End-to-end payroll processing across a large, multi-site workforceManaging payroll variations including leave, allowances, deductions, terminations and employee lifecycle changesEnsuring compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and relevant industrial instrumentsInterpreting Awards and Enterprise AgreementsCompleting payroll reconciliations,



reporting and audit requirementsInvestigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee enquiriesBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders and providing expert payroll adviceContributing to payroll process improvements and system efficienciesWhat you'll need to succeedExtensive end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisationExperience managing high-volume payrolls across complex environmentsStrong knowledge of payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, taxation and superannuationProven experience interpreting Modern Awards and Enterprise AgreementsAdvanced reconciliation and problem-solving skillsIntermediate to advanced Excel capabilitiesExceptional attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesA proactive and customer-focused approach to payroll deliveryWhat you'll get in returnHybrid working arrangementsSupportive and collaborative team cultureOngoing learning and professional development opportunitiesGenuine career progression within a growing organisationAdditional wellbeing initiatives and employee benefitsThe opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively impacts students, educators and the broader communityWhat you need to do nowIf you are an experienced Payroll Officer looking to join a values-driven organisation where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.Please click 'apply now' or to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to ****** or call Moanna Yates, Business Manager at Hays Accountancy and Finance on Ph: ************.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position or interested in temporary assignments, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Hays
📍 Gold Coast