Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPermanent roleEnergy sectorAbout Our Client Our client is a well‑established organisation operating within the energy sector.They offer:Excellent work‑from‑home flexibility within a supportive hybrid modelA fantastic, fun and inclusive culture, backed by an experienced and approachable leadership teamStrong investment in their people with clear career progression opportunitiesA significant end‑to‑end system implementation underway across the next 12-18 months, providing exposure to major payroll and HR transformationAs a highly regulated organisation, payroll operates in an environment requiring a proactive and diligent approach to payroll compliance, governance and audit readiness.Job Description Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the Senior Payroll Officer plays a key role delivering end‑to‑end fortnightly payroll across multiple entities and states, while also contributing to compliance, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.This is a genuinely well‑rounded role that combines:BAU payroll deliveryEnd‑to‑end payroll compliance and statutory reportingContinuous improvement, systems and automation initiativesYou will partner closely with People, Finance and the wider business to ensure payroll accuracy, integrity and a strong employee experience. Key responsibilities include:Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll cycles across multiple states and entitiesMaintain strong payroll governance, controls and data integrityProduce payroll reportingSupport and contribute to a major system implementation and transformation programIdentify risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for process and system improvementMaintain payroll documentation, procedures and controlsThe Successful ApplicantStrong senior‑level payroll experience within complex organisationsExcellent knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and complianceExperience with SAP payroll, SucessFactors Employee Central and Spinifex reporting will be advantageousExposure to payroll system upgrades, testing or implementations (desirable)A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detailConfidence managing competing priorities in fast‑paced environmentsWhat's on Offer$130,000 - $135,000 package + 10% STI BonusPermanent roleExposure to a large‑scale payroll and systems programA role that genuinely balances BAU, compliance and continuous improvementExcellent WFH flex and a people‑first cultureLong‑term stability within the energy sectorStrong scope for career growth as the payroll function evolvesContactJonathan DawsonQuote job refJN-052026-7008663Phone number+(61) 415142246Job summaryFunctionAccounting & FinanceSpecialisationPayrollIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationMelbourne CBDJob TypePermanentConsultant nameJonathan DawsonConsultant phone+(61) 415142246Job ReferenceJN-052026-7008663
