Payroll Officer

Michael Page · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 17d ago

Payroll Officer

Michael Page
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Process end-to-end weekly payroll for a national workforce.
  • Manage payroll adjustments, leave administration, and terminations.
  • Support payroll system administration and continuous process improvements.

  • Join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine community impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong commitment to supporting communities across Australia. Known for their collaborative culture and employee-focused environment, they offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work with real-world impact.

Job Description

Reporting into the Payroll Manager, the successful Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

  • Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for a national workforce.
  • Managing payroll adjustments, leave administration, salary packaging, and terminations.
  • Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting, and month-end payroll activities.
  • Maintaining employee payroll records, including new starters and leavers.
  • Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant payroll legislation.
  • Responding to payroll enquiries and providing support to employees and stakeholders.
  • Supporting payroll system administration and continuous process improvements.
  • Assisting with payroll audits and ensuring ongoing compliance requirements are met.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Officer should have:

  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a high-volume environment.
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and termination calculations.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working across multiple systems.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering accurate payroll outcomes.
  • Professional communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
  • Experience with TechnologyOne and/or not-for-profit salary packaging will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

  • Flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements.
  • Hybrid working model with Melbourne CBD offices.
  • Opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a positive impact.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Exposure to complex payroll and system improvement initiatives.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Stable organisation with strong values and employee engagement.
  • Competitive salary package and excellent work-life balance.

If this Payroll Officer role in Melbourne aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.

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Skills

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Attention to detailAutomated payrollAwards and enterprise agreementsCollaborativeLeave administrationMicrosoft excelPayroll legislationPayroll reconciliationPayroll system administrationProblem solvingSalary packagingStakeholder communicationSystem improvementTime management

Perks & benefits

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Flexible working arrangementsOngoing development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team culture

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