At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processing and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders.
- Company: Join a leading defence and technology organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, casual loading, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a stable organisation while enhancing your payroll expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of payroll experience and strong understanding of Australian legislation.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
We are partnering with a well-established leader in the defence and technology sector, seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their collaborative payroll team. This is an opportunity to work in a complex payroll environment where your expertise will be valued, and you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services to a diverse workforce.
About the Role
- End-to-end payroll processing for a large and diverse workforce
- Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and within required timeframes
- Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation
- Managing payroll enquiries and providing advice to employees and stakeholders
- Processing leave, allowances, deductions, superannuation and termination payments
- Performing payroll reconciliations and reporting activities
- Assisting with payroll audits and compliance requirements
- Supporting payroll system maintenance, testing and process improvements
- Building strong relationships across HR, Finance and the wider business
About You
- Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience (or 3+ years if holding an advanced degree)
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView (SAP), Realtime (Kronos), and Workday
- Australian Citizen's only
- Baseline Clearance
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
If you're looking for your next opportunity within a stable and high-performing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.
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