Senior Payroll Officer

Perth Airport Permanent AU$120,000 - AU$130,000 per year View Job Description
Take ownership of end-to-end payroll in a role where your expertise truly makes an impact. Join a high-performing team where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
  • Excellent WFH flexibility
  • Career progression

About Our Client



Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within a fast-paced and diverse environment. Known for their strong reputation in the market, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where employees are supported to thrive.

This organisation offers exceptional work-from-home flexibility, genuine career development opportunities, and a workplace culture built on trust, respect, and continuous learning. With a focus on employee wellbeing and long-term growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that truly invests in its people.

Job Description

  • End-to-end payroll preparation and reconciliation
  • Reviewing wages and allowances, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring data accuracy
  • Month-end payroll reporting
  • Performing calculations for prepayments, wages, annual leave, terminations, and allowances
  • Processing and remitting statutory payments
  • Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries and issue resolution
  • Maintaining payroll systems (ADP) and employee records
  • Data entry of timesheets and processing leave applications
  • Interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts
  • Assisting with payroll-related statutory obligations including payroll tax, superannuation, work cover, and garnishees
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc payroll duties



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll within a complex or multi-site environment
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems (ADP experience highly regarded)
  • Ability to interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning

What's on Offer

  • Flexible hybrid/WFH arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
  • Exposure to a dynamic, fast-moving organisation
  • Work alongside experienced leadership and a high-performing team



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7050227
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Location
Perth Airport
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-062026-7050227

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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