Payroll Officer

Michael Page Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Long-term contract

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is partnering with a large Australian organisation to recruit a payroll professional in Brisbane. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing and manage new starters, terminations, and employee changes.

The role requires accurate processing, strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards, and excellent communication to respond to payroll queries. The position offers hybrid work and a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience processing end-to-end payroll in Australia.
• Solid knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Manage new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Process leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Complete reconciliations and assist with payroll reporting
• Ensure payroll is processed in line with relevant legislation and awards
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
• Work closely with the wider payroll team to meet key deadlines

Skills

Payroll experience

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Long-term contract

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established Australian organisation with a significant national footprint and a long history of operating in the Australian market. With a sizeable workforce and multiple locations nationally, they offer a fast-paced and team-focused environment.

Job Description

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Manage new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Process leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Complete reconciliations and assist with payroll reporting
• Ensure payroll is processed in line with relevant legislation and awards
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
• Work closely with the wider payroll team to meet key deadlines

The Successful Applicant

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience in Australia, ideally in a large and complex workforce
• Good knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities

What's on Offer

• Based Brisbane's Northern Suburbs
• On-site parking
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Long-term contract
• Join a supportive and experienced payroll team