Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer

Temporary 81000 - 99000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processing and support a major payroll systems transformation.
  • Company: Established global manufacturing organisation with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Flexible remote work, immediate start, and opportunity to support a major project.
  • Other info: Work in a high-volume, complex payroll environment with great career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact during an exciting transformation.
  • Qualifications: Proven payroll experience, strong knowledge of Australian legislation, and analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.

An established global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to provide immediate operational support during a major payroll systems transformation. This role requires a payroll professional who can quickly take ownership of assigned payrolls and independently manage end-to-end payroll processing. You will play a key role in maintaining business-as-usual payroll operations while supporting a period of organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payrolls
  • Maintain payroll records and employee data
  • Process new starters, terminations, salary increases and back pays
  • Interpret awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation
  • Manage leave, overtime and attendance related payroll activities
  • Resolve payroll queries from employees and management
  • Complete payroll reporting and statutory obligations
  • Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts
  • Assist with month-end payroll activities
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll in medium to large organisations
  • Strong hands-on experience using Preceda
  • Experience working with time and attendance systems
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation
  • Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements
  • Ability to work autonomously and confidently manage payroll deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience within manufacturing or similar complex payroll environments

Desirable

  • MyWorkPlace experience
  • Dayforce implementation exposure
  • Workday experience

Benefits

  • Flexible remote working arrangement available Australia-wide
  • Opportunity to support a major payroll transformation project
  • Work with a high-volume, complex payroll environment
  • Immediate start opportunity

Senior Payroll Officer employer: Chandler Macleod

As a Local Council in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working arrangement to suit your lifestyle. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse project opportunities in asset construction, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development.

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Contact Details:

Chandler Macleod Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Payroll Officer

Communication Skills
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Organizational Skills
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Teamwork
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