Payroll Officer

• 12 month fixed term contract with view to permanency
• Office based in Melbourne CBD
• Highly flexible working environment - 3 days office / 2 from home

The Organisation

Our client plays a critical role in keeping communities connected. With a strong safety culture, long‑term projects, and clear pathways for development, this role offers both stability and career progression. They are on the lookout for a Payroll Officer to facilitate the delivery of their fortnightly payroll.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager and working within a large team, you will be responsible for:

• Processing a fortnightly payroll for approximately 5000 employees
• Processing terminations, redundancies and entity changes
• Responding to escalated payroll queries in an efficient and timely manner
• Maintenance of the payroll system
• Update and maintain accurate payroll records
• Maintain leave, sick and overtime reports
• Reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations
• Process variations, increases and calculation of back pays
• Preparation and payment of superannuation, workcover and other payroll related deductions
• Maintain administrative procedures and systems which enhance the delivery of services
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies, policies, procedures and practices and share these with the payroll team

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar payroll officer position along with the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) is highly regarded
• Proven process improvement initiatives
• High attention to detail including prioritising and organising workload
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external
• Able to take initiative and accountability for assigned task

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary: $100,000 - $110,000 plus superannuation
• Opportunity to work for an employer of choice
• Career development and first-class training on offer
• Close knit team who enjoy working together

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Chris Belegrinos at ***email_hidden***