Payroll Officer

South Perth | $55 - $60 per hour | 30 November – 29 January

I'm looking for a confident and capable Payroll Officer to step into a short term contract, providing leave coverage within a busy and varied business.

This is a hands-on role managing the end to end weekly payroll for approximately 250 employees across nine entities. You'll be working with a diverse workforce spanning bus drivers and construction, with a large casual pool and timecard based processing.

The role will involve:

- Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 250 employees.

- Managing payroll across nine separate entities.

- Reviewing and processing timesheets and timecards.

- Working across Acumatica and MYOB.

- Interpreting employment contracts and applying relevant Fair Work legislation.

- Investigating discrepancies, identifying potential issues and resolving payroll queries.

- Ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant and processed on time.

What we're looking for:

You'll be a confident payroll professional who is comfortable taking ownership,



thinking on your feet and working through problems independently.

You'll ideally have

- Strong end to end payroll experience.

- A good understanding of Fair Work legislation and employment conditions.

- The ability to read and interpret employment contracts.

- Strong problem solving skills and an eye for detail.

- A proactive approach, someone who questions things when they don't look right.

- Experience with Acumatica and/or MYOB would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

- $100,000 + super (annualised salary).

- Short-term contract from 30 November to 29 January.

- South Perth location.

- Fully office based, with flexible working hours.

- A supportive Finance team, with plenty of training and guidance available.

If you're an experienced payroller looking for a short-term prospect over the Christmas and New Year period, I'd love to hear from you.

📌 Payroll Officer (South Perth)
🏢 Professional Search Group
📍 South Perth