Payroll Advisor

Stellar Recruitment; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced payroll professional in Bowen, Australia to own end-to-end payroll, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. You will work with finance, HR and operations to drive improvements and system enhancements while supporting enterprise agreements and contracts.

The role offers hybrid work, relocation assistance, and a pathway to develop payroll processes in a fast-paced, coastal region.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders across finance, HR and operations.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with enterprise agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate reporting for STP, WGEA and ABS surveys.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to support the finance function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance payroll systems.
• Lead payroll improvement projects with key stakeholders.
• Advise and support the business on payroll-related matters.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

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.