Payroll Officer

McLarens; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McLarens in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery across the business. You will report to the Financial Controller and partner with HR, external providers and employees to support payroll processing and compliance.

The role requires end-to-end payroll knowledge, high attention to detail, and strong Excel skills. You will drive process improvements, manage statutory reporting, and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• High accuracy, strong time management and stakeholder communication.
• Proven ability to work with outsourced payroll providers and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for payroll matters and provide guidance to staff.
• Ensure compliant, timely processing of salaries, tax, super, and deductions.
• Maintain employee master data and handle timesheets, leave, and payroll adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR and external providers to resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Lead process improvements and system updates to reflect legislation changes.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and payroll-related reporting.

Skills

End-to-end Payroll

Australian payroll law

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant payroll qualification

Tools

ADP

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Officer

Date: 19 Oct 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU

Company Name: McLarens

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the business. This is a hands‑on position suited to someone with strong payroll knowledge, a customer‑focused mindset and a passion for accuracy and compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external payroll providers and employees across the business, providing expert payroll support while identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Technical

• Be established as a subject matter expert within the team due to experience and payroll knowledge and capability
• Act as a point of contact for all payroll matters by providing sound advice and problem‑solving techniques for all employees, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ensure due diligence and compliance with all legislation, approved standards, policies and procedures relating to Payroll's processes
• Lead various initiatives or process improvements within the team and across the organization
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining checklists and procedures with an emphasis on process improvement seeking to reduce payroll issues through early identification of potential issues
• Assist with Payroll system updates relating to changes in legislation and taxation requirements
• Manage the fortnightly Payroll and ad‑hoc pays, with the outsourced processing provider
• Proactively liaise with HR colleagues to obtain information required (e.g. new staff details, terminations) to process payments or update systems
• Maintain electronic employee master file records
• Complete payroll processing by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of timesheets, leave applications and other adjustments.
• Execute the timely processing of the payment of salaries, movements, timesheets, leave, terminations, claims, tax, super, deductions etc. are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain the integrity of staff entitlements including leave accruals, salary progressions, allowances, deductions and superannuation etc.
• Undertake appropriate record keeping for audit, including income, payroll tax and super
• Undertake fortnightly and monthly reconciliations and reports are completed and distributed within timeframes
• Monitor incoming mail and queries, responding or escalating to the Financial Controller where appropriate
• Undertake month end processes including the reconciliation of Payroll General Ledgers and Payroll Tax
• Maintain Superannuation, Work Cover, Child Support, Parental Leave and Centrelink payments etc.
• Ensure compliance with all legislation, standards, policies and procedures relating to the payment of salaries and elevate any breach
• Calculate, communicate, and process the appropriate payroll deductions and withholdings for share‑based compensation, including accurate calculation and payment of taxes related to share grants
• Stay up-to-date on relevant tax laws and regulations

Client Services

• Proactively build strong relationships externally, in the team and across the firm, creating a positive and progressive working environment.
• Provide general assistance and payroll advice to colleagues with a focus on resolving all matters as required
• Ensure a high level of customer service and advice is provided to all internal and external customers
• Act as a point of contact for Payroll matters by providing sound advice and effective problem-solving techniques
• Maintain the Payroll Inbox and ensure queries are resolved in a timely manner

Systems

• With the support of the Financial Controller, manage the current outsourced payroll provider
• Work with consultants on requested information and system requirements
• Set up, test and implement new payroll workflow processes and continually monitor where changes and improvements can be made

Essential

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an end-to-end payroll position.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payroll within a medium to large organisation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach to stakeholder support.

Desirable

• Experience using ADP or similar payroll systems.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Experience participating in payroll system implementations or process improvement projects.
• Relevant payroll, accounting or business qualifications.

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Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.