Payroll Officer

Humanistiqs; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

One day WFH per week

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Humanistiqs is seeking a Payroll Officer in Brisbane for a 10-month fixed-term contract. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce, with hybrid work and one day per week from home.

You will manage adjustments, respond to queries, and ensure records and reporting are accurate. Australian payroll knowledge and strong communication are essential, with a proactive team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Payroll Officer in large/complex organisation.
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions and employee changes.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Support compliance with awards, enterprise agreements and legislation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Payroll Officer | $85k + Super | 10-Month Contract

Eagle Farm, Brisbane | Hybrid Working | Free Onsite Parking

1 day WFH per week | Flexible start and finish times

Join a large, established organisation with a supportive payroll team

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, well-established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team on a 10-month fixed-term contract, commencing November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in their accuracy and is confident managing day-to-day payroll responsibilities.

Based in Eagle Farm, the role offers a supportive team environment, flexibility around working hours, one day working from home each week and free onsite parking.

The Role

Working as part of an established payroll function, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a large workforce.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll accurately and within required deadlines
• Managing payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions and employee changes
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll information
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Supporting compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements and legislative requirements
• Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Working collaboratively with the broader payroll team to ensure a high standard of service

About You

We are looking for someone who brings a solid understanding of payroll, strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Payroll Officer
• Payroll experience within a large or complex organisation, highly regarded
• A sound understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence working with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, reliable and approachable working style

Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys being part of a team, communicates well and takes ownership of their work.

What’s on Offer?

• $85,000 + superannuation
• One day working from home per week
• Flexible start and finish times by arrangement
• Free onsite parking at Eagle Farm
• Established payroll function within a large organisation
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment