Payroll Officer

Pinkenba Temporary AU$80,000 - AU$85,000 per year View Job Description
Our client, a large and well-established national organisation, based in Brisbane, is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team on a 10 month contract supporting a sizeable workforce across multiple business operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values customer service, continuous improvement, and professional development while offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
  • 10 month contract
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established Australian organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, customer service and operational excellence. Employing a sizeable national workforce, they are committed to investing in their people, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing employees with the tools and support needed to succeed.

Job Description

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

  • End-to-end payroll processing across regular pay cycles
  • Providing payroll advice and support to employees and managers
  • Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and documentation
  • Interpreting time and attendance data to ensure accurate payroll outcomes
  • Assisting with payroll compliance, superannuation, taxation and legislative requirements
  • Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and system-related issues
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and payroll process enhancements
  • Collaborating with HR, systems, reporting and compliance teams to achieve payroll objectives

The Successful Applicant

The successful Payroll Officer should have:

  • Previous payroll experience within a medium-to-large organisation
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and best practice
  • Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • A proactive, team-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

What's on Offer

  • A salary of up to $85,000 + Super
  • 10 Month Contract
  • Supportive and collaborative payroll leadership team
  • Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility
  • Positive team culture focused on learning, collaboration and service excellence
  • Competitive salary package based on experience
Contact
Jen Bowen
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7125473
Phone number
+61730186316

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Retail
Location
Pinkenba
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jen Bowen
Consultant phone
+61730186316
Job Reference
JN-102026-7125473

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