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Senior Payroll Officer

Melbourne CBD Temporary View Job Description
As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will oversee payroll processing and employee pay enquiries within a large and complex healthcare environment. You will ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, and policies while supporting team development and service excellence.
  • Hybrid work flexibility supporting work-life balance
  • Short-term opportunity to build leadership and advance your career

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the healthcare industry in Melbourne.

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

  • Delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing within a large, complex organisation.
  • Managing payroll enquiries and providing exceptional customer service to employees and stakeholders.
  • Reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate employee records.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies.
  • Supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Providing guidance and support to junior team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, HR, and the broader business.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Officer will have:

  • Proven payroll experience within a large, complex, and high-volume environment.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, and salary packaging.
  • Experience using payroll systems, with strong reporting, analytical, and intermediate Excel skills.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex payroll issues, and work proactively.
  • A commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience within the healthcare sector.
  • Exposure to SuccessFactors and/or UKG (Kronos).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate with an immediate start.
  • Temporary assignment with the opportunity to gain exposure to payroll transformation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Join a supportive and collaborative team within a large, complex organisation.
  • Flexible working arrangements and valuable experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
  • Opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your payroll expertise.
Contact
Selina Singh
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131337
Phone number
+61386166235

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Selina Singh
Consultant phone
+61386166235
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131337

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.