Payroll Officer

Harwell Consulting; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwell Consulting on the Gold Coast is seeking a Payroll Officer for an immediate-start temporary contract. You will oversee a mid-sized fortnightly payroll processed by an external provider, review data, interpret entitlements, and fix issues before pay run.

You’ll collaborate with employees and assist with super, payroll tax, and end-of-period tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and process improvements, inviting a proactive, people-focused payroll professional to join a

Qualifications

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience with interpretation of awards/enterprise agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in payroll data.
• Strong communication to explain pay outcomes clearly.
• Proactive mindset for process improvements and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving fortnightly payroll data.
• Interpreting award and enterprise agreement conditions, including allowances, penalties and shift entitlements.
• Being the go-to person for payroll queries from employees across the business.
• Assisting with super, payroll tax and end-of-period requirements.
• Identifying process improvements and helping shape how payroll runs going forward.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Award/Enterprise agreement knowledge

Attention to detail

People-focused communication

Process improvement mindset

Job description

Payroll Officer | Immediate Start | Temporary Contract | Gold Coast

Our client is a respected Gold Coast business with a strong local presence and a collaborative finance team. They're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join them on a contract, starting immediately. This is a role for a payroll professional who doesn't just process, but understands why the numbers are what they are.

You'll look after a mid-sized fortnightly payroll covering both salaried staff and employees under an enterprise agreement. Processing is handled by an external provider, so your focus is on making sure everything going in and coming back out is right. You'll check and approve the payroll data, interpret entitlements, and spot and fix issues before they reach anyone's pay.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing and approving fortnightly payroll data
• Interpreting award and enterprise agreement conditions, including allowances, penalties and shift entitlements
• Being the go-to person for payroll queries from employees across the business
• Assisting with super, payroll tax and end-of-period requirements
• Identifying process improvements and helping shape how payroll runs going forward

What's in it for you

• A role where your judgement matters, not just your data entry
• A business that’s actively investing in payroll and open to new ideas
• An immediate start

What you'll bring

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience, ideally including award or enterprise agreement interpretation
• Strong attention to detail and confidence reviewing payroll outputs for accuracy
• A people-first approach, with the ability to explain pay outcomes clearly and build trust across the business
• A proactive mindset and an eye for process improvement