The Company
Our client is a international organisation with a long-standing reputation for excellence. Supporting a workforce of approximately 5,000 employees, the business operates within a complex, multi-site environment and is recognised for its strong internal culture, operational rigour, and commitment to continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing payroll function within a business that values accuracy, accountability, and service.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a critical role in the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across a large and complex environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- End-to-end payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles
- Managing payroll adjustments including terminations, redundancies, bonuses and commissions
- Maintaining payroll master data and system integrity (SAP ECP / SuccessFactors)
- Processing superannuation, payroll tax and statutory compliance obligations
- Completing reconciliations, month-end processes and reporting requirements
- Managing employee queries and delivering a high level of internal customer service
- Conducting root cause analysis on payroll discrepancies and driving process improvements
- Partnering with HR, Finance and broader stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations
Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven payroll experience, ideally within a large or complex organisation
- Strong working knowledge of SAP, ECP and/or SuccessFactors (highly regarded)
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and Fair Work requirements
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a customer-centric approach
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a large, well-established organisation with national scale
- Exposure to a complex payroll environment with ongoing system and process improvement initiatives
- Supportive team culture with strong leadership
- Career progression and development opportunities within a broader HR function
Senior Payroll Officer employer: Sharp & Carter
At Sharp & Carter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Group Accountant, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in the vibrant landscape of Australia. Our commitment to employee well-being and development makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
