Senior Payroll Specialist

Andrews Farm Permanent AU$90,000 - AU$100,000 per year View Job Description
Rarely does an opportunity arise that combines operational payroll, systems transformation, and genuine career progression in the one role. Join a highly respected South Australian business and play a key role in the future of their payroll function as they embark on an exciting payroll system implementation journey.
  • Join SA success story
  • Excellent remuneration & flexibility

About Our Client



Our client is a highly successful and well-respected South Australian business with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and investing in its people. With a strong growth trajectory and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation has built an outstanding workplace culture where collaboration, development, and employee engagement are highly valued.

Joining a close-knit and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond day-to-day payroll operations and play a key role in shaping the future payroll function. The business is currently undertaking a market review and tender process for a new payroll platform, with system selection and implementation expected to be a major focus over the coming years. This presents a rare opportunity to gain valuable project and implementation experience while working alongside experienced leaders committed to modernising systems and processes.

In addition to a positive and inclusive culture, the organisation offers flexible work-from-home arrangements, ongoing professional development, and genuine long-term career progression opportunities for high-performing employees.

Job Description

  • End-to-end processing of weekly payroll
  • Ensuring payroll compliance across awards, agreements and legislation
  • Payroll reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities
  • Managing payroll data integrity and employee records
  • Resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies
  • Partnering with People & Culture, Finance and operational stakeholders
  • Supporting users with payroll and time & attendance systems
  • Contributing to payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancements/implementation
  • Assisting with audits, governance activities and compliance requirements



The Successful Applicant

  • Previous end-to-end payroll experience
  • Strong understanding of awards, employment conditions and payroll legislation
  • Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment



What's on Offer

  • $90,000 - $100,000 + super
  • Join a leading South Australian success story.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Significant investment in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in an upcoming payroll system implementation project.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
  • Stable, long-term role within a growing organisation.
  • Exposure to both operational payroll and strategic improvement projects.



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142599
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Andrews Farm
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142599

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.