Payroll Officer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract , with the potential for ongoing employment for the right candidate. This role can based in Melbourne or Adelaide. Working within a large, complex and fast-paced organisation , you will play an important role in delivering accurate and timely weekly payroll outcomes. You’ll support payroll compliance, resolve employee queries and ensure a high standard of service.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment and wants to further develop their payroll expertise. You’ll join a supportive team, gain exposure to a large and complex workforce.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Process end-to-end weekly payroll activities accurately and within strict deadlines. Process new starters, terminations, transfers and payroll adjustments. Manage high-volume payroll transactions, including allowances, overtime, leave payments and deductions. Complete payroll validation checks, investigate exceptions and support off-cycle and termination payments. Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements and company policies.

Support compliance with payroll requirements, including Fair Work, taxation, superannuation and leave obligations. Identify and escalate payroll risks or compliance concerns. Support payroll audits and remediation activities. Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll enquiries professionally and promptly. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and build effective relationships across the business. Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.

Review payroll reports and identify discrepancies prior to finalisation. Support month-end and year-end payroll activities. Assist with payroll system testing and upgrades. Maintain payroll procedures and documentation. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency and reduce risk

Qualifications

Demonstrated payroll experience within a medium to large organisation. Experience processing high-volume payrolls within strict weekly deadlines. Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements. Sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and accountability. The ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

A customer-focused approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills. A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Dayforce Payroll experience will be highly regarded. Experience within retail, hospitality, logistics or a multi-site workforce environment will be advantageous. Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting will also be highly regarded