Payroll Compliance Officer

Auriga Group; Albion; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance programmes

Team environment

Job summary

Auriga Group Pty Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Compliance Officer to join our governance and assurance team in Australia. This role focuses on ensuring payroll operations align with legislative, industrial, and internal requirements, identifying risks, and driving continuous payroll improvements.

The successful candidate will conduct compliance reviews, maintain registers, and provide advisory support to stakeholders while working under pressure in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll compliance, audit, governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and EBAs.
• Understanding of Fair Work, superannuation and payroll tax requirements.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems experience (Roubler or similar desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work legislation and taxation requirements.
• Conduct payroll compliance reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Maintain payroll compliance registers and prepare reporting for management and leadership.
• Identify and manage payroll risks, control gaps and remediation activities.
• Review payroll controls, reconciliations, variances and exception reporting.
• Lead historical payroll reviews and remediation projects.
• Support payroll system improvements, testing and compliance configuration.
• Provide payroll compliance advice and training to key stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Audit & governance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Roubler

Excel

Job description

Auriga Group is a safe, focused, customer centric, and dedicated team of Marine and Aviation professionals located across Australia. Auriga Group is made up of three operating divisions, including Auriga Pilots, Auriga Marine and Auriga Aviation, providing operational services across 20 locations nationally.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Compliance Officer to join our team in a dedicated governance and assurance role.

About this role

This specialist position is responsible for ensuring payroll operations comply with legislative, industrial and internal requirements. You will play a key role in identifying and managing payroll risks, conducting compliance reviews and audits, supporting remediation activities, and driving continuous improvements to payroll systems, controls and governance frameworks.

We are seeking a reliable and adaptable professional who can work effectively under pressure, manage ad hoc responsibilities, and thrive both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor compliance with Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work legislation and taxation requirements.
• Conduct payroll compliance reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Maintain payroll compliance registers and prepare reporting for management and leadership.
• Identify and manage payroll risks, control gaps and remediation activities.
• Review payroll controls, reconciliations, variances and exception reporting.
• Lead historical payroll reviews and remediation projects.
• Support payroll system improvements, testing and compliance configuration.
• Provide payroll compliance advice and training to key stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Experience in payroll compliance, audit, governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and EBAs.
• Understanding of Fair Work, superannuation and payroll tax requirements.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems experience (Roubler or similar desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications in payroll and accounting disciplines
• Exposure to varied payroll processes and systems, enabling you to broaden your expertise
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on team success
• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives

About us

Auriga Group Pty Ltd is a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering excellence in all aspects of our operations. Our team comprises talented individuals who are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service and compliance. At Auriga Group, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.