At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex payroll operations for 400-600 employees and drive process improvements.
- Company: Brisbane-based specialist in payroll, accounting, and advisory services.
- Benefits: Great remuneration, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on Care, Integrity, Clarity, and Growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in payroll management.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in payroll with advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of Australian awards.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We are a Brisbane-based specialist provider of managed payroll, accounting, and advisory services. The team delivers high-quality solutions for recruitment agencies and growing SMEs and is built on values of Care, Integrity, Clarity, and Growth.
Due to growth, our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of complex payroll operations for approx. 400-600 employees per week. You'll manage end-to-end processing, provide expert advice, drive process improvements, and contribute to payroll system projects. This is a hands-on, hybrid role (1 day WFH).
What you'll do:
- Manage weekly and fortnightly payroll, including onboarding, terminations, and commission payments.
- Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries for clients and employees.
- Perform reconciliations and statutory lodgements (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, WorkCover).
- Prepare management and regulatory reporting, including labour hire licensing.
- Lead or contribute to payroll system projects and process redesign initiatives.
- Mentor junior payroll staff and support a collaborative, high-performing team.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 4 years' experience in payroll (recruitment, labour hire, or outsourced payroll is desirable).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation).
- Strong general ledger knowledge and experience with payroll/finance systems.
- Solid understanding of Australian awards, PAYG, payroll tax, and superannuation.
- Hands-on, solutions-focused, and client-service oriented.
- Hybrid working arrangement (1 day WFH per week).
- Senior, hands-on role with growth opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative culture built on Care, Integrity, Clarity, and Growth.
- Great Remuneration.
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