End-to-End Payroll Specialist – Manufacturing (Onsite)

Robert Half Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Australia has partnered with a recognised manufacturing company to appoint a stand-alone payroll officer in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs. The role will see you take sole responsibility for end-to-end payroll, manage records, and ensure compliance with extensive awards and legislation.

The position is on-site five days a week, offering a dynamic team environment and scope to grow the payroll function over time. Previous experience with complex awards and HRIS is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and awards.
• Familiar with payroll tax obligations and lodgements.
• Proficient with HRIS systems and advanced Excel.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records and payroll data.
• Monitor payroll tax thresholds and obligations.
• Process superannuation contributions.
• New starters and terminations.
• Manage leave accruals and entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with awards and legislation.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve issues.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Payroll legislation

Awards knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder service

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Robert Half Australia has partnered with a recognised manufacturing company to appoint a stand-alone payroll officer in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs. The role will see you take sole responsibility for end-to-end payroll, manage records, and ensure compliance with extensive awards and legislation.

The position is on-site five days a week, offering a dynamic team environment and scope to grow the payroll function over time. Previous experience with complex awards and HRIS is desirable.