Payroll Advisor

Stellar Recruitment; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment specializes in workforce solutions and is seeking a payroll professional to own the end-to-end payroll function in Bowen with hybrid work options. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery while aligning with enterprise agreements, employment contracts and legislation.

You will coordinate payroll processing, maintain records, and lead improvements across payroll systems in collaboration with finance, HR and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory obligations and enterprise agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintain payroll records and oversee transactions in accordance with enterprise agreements, policies and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate mandatory payroll reporting, including STP, WGEA reporting and ABS surveys.
• Provide payroll information, analysis and reporting to support the broader finance function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls and enhance payroll systems.
• Lead and contribute to payroll improvement projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing advice and support on payroll-related matters.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

• Perm position with an attractive remuneration package with relocation assistance available
• Located in Bowen but with Hybrid work arrangement
• Supportive team environment with genuine career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while contributing to meaningful process and systems improvements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery, while working closely with finance, HR and operational stakeholders across the business.

About the Role You will be responsible for coordinating and managing payroll activities, ensuring compliance with enterprise agreements, employment contracts and relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintain payroll records and oversee transactions in accordance with enterprise agreements, policies and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate mandatory payroll reporting, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), WGEA reporting and ABS surveys.
• Provide payroll information, analysis and reporting to support the broader finance function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls and enhance payroll systems.
• Lead and contribute to payroll improvement projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing advice and support on payroll-related matters.

About You We are seeking an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and building strong working relationships.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory obligations and enterprise agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors will be highly regarded.

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits.
• Relocation assistance for candidates considering a move to the Bowen/Whitsundays region.
• Opportunities to take ownership of payroll processes and influence improvements.
• Professional development and long-term career opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment with exposure to finance, HR and operational teams.
• The opportunity to enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle, with the Whitsundays on your doorstep.