Senior Payroll Officer

Perth CBD Permanent AU$125,000 - AU$140,000 per year View Job Description
Join a fast-paced, collaborative team that values precision, continuous improvement, and exceptional employee experience.
  • Market-leading remuneration
  • Career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded FMCG organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Experiencing continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team and play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless payroll function.

With a people-first culture, modern systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to make a genuine impact within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Job Description

  • End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payrolls
  • Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
  • Managing superannuation, payroll tax, workers compensation, and statutory reporting obligations
  • Processing new starters, terminations, leave calculations, and payroll adjustments
  • Resolving payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Maintaining employee records and ensuring data integrity within payroll systems
  • Assisting with payroll reconciliations and month-end activities
  • Supporting audits and compliance requirements
  • Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives
  • Providing support and guidance to junior payroll team members where required



The Successful Applicant

  • Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience within a medium to large-scale organisation
  • Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance requirements
  • Experience using payroll systems
  • High attention to detail and exceptional accuracy
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset



What's on Offer

  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Stable and growing business with exciting future plans
  • Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvement projects
  • Market salary package (circa. $125,000 - $140,000 + super)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career development and progression opportunities



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064621
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Perth CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-072026-7064621

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.