Payroll Officer

Michael Page Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 12-month contract in Logan, Queensland, offering a hybrid work model with two days a week from home. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly cycles, maintain staff records, and ensure accuracy and compliance across all payroll activities.

The successful candidate will bring experience in high-volume payroll within a complex environment and strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, with collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume payroll officer role in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of termination calculations, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Available for a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Maintaining employee records including commencements, terminations and employment changes
• Processing complex payroll calculations including leave, overtime, superannuation and statutory obligations
• Managing PAYG, payroll tax, workers compensation and long service leave requirements
• Responding to payroll-related employee enquiries and providing exceptional customer service
• Supporting payroll system workflows and data integrity
• Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency

Skills

High-volume payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer service

Job description

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 12 month contract with potential for extension

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Australian organisation, based in Logan, with a large national workforce and a reputation for operational excellence

Job Description

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

• End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Maintaining employee records including commencements, terminations and employment changes
• Processing complex payroll calculations including leave, overtime, superannuation and statutory obligations
• Managing PAYG, payroll tax, workers compensation and long service leave requirements
• Responding to payroll-related employee enquiries and providing exceptional customer service
• Supporting payroll system workflows and data integrity
• Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency

The Successful Applicant

The successful Payroll Officer should have:

• Previous experience in a high volume Payroll Officer position in a complex environment
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of termination calculations, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Available for a 12 month contract

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• $95,000 + Super
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to join a well-established national organisation during an exciting period of change and transformation
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and employee wellbeing