Group Payroll Specialist

C3 Talent; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The client of C3 Talent in Australia is seeking an experienced Group Payroll Specialist to oversee the full payroll lifecycle, ensuring accurate payments in line with policies, awards, agreements and legislative requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role focuses on data integrity, month-end activities, reconciliations and system improvements, using CHRIS21 and Excel to support senior management with reliable payroll information.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, payroll tax and applicable entitlements.
• Experience with reconciliations, month-end processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate end-to-end payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll data and ensure system integrity.
• Reconcile leave liabilities, superannuation, and payroll taxes.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

CHRIS21 experience

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in payroll or accounting

Tools

CHRIS21

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

About the Organisation

Our client is an established Australian organisation with a diverse group structure and a strong focus on service delivery, continuous improvement and its people. Operating across multiple business areas, the organisation offers an environment where collaboration, accountability and high standards matter. With payroll playing an important role across the broader group, this opportunity provides genuine scope to take ownership, build strong internal relationships and contribute to ongoing operational improvement.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Group Payroll Specialist will take responsibility for the overall day-to-day operation of payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, Awards, Agreements and legislative requirements.

This is a broad, hands-on position covering the full payroll lifecycle, including:

• Delivering accurate end-to-end payroll processing


• Maintaining payroll data and supporting the integrity of payroll systems


• Reviewing and reconciling employee leave and associated liabilities


• Reconciling and processing superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG tax and WorkCover


• Supporting month-end activities, including General Ledger balances, journals and superannuation integration


• Managing payroll integration with financial software and accounting systems


• Ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements


• Preparing regular payroll reports and providing reliable information to senior management


• Partnering with management to communicate payroll policies, procedures and legislative requirements


• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and reporting


• Working collaboratively across the organisation to support broader business objectives.

About You

You will be an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional attention to detail and a practical, service-focused approach.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing or delivering an end-to-end payroll function


• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG and employee entitlements


• Experience with payroll reconciliations, month-end processes and reporting


• Strong systems capability, with CHRIS21 experience highly regarded


• Confidence working with Excel, databases and financial systems


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines


• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills


• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation


• A commitment to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

A relevant tertiary qualification may be advantageous, however practical payroll experience and demonstrated capability will be highly valued.