Payroll Officer

Findstaff; Morwell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Full-time role with stability

Job summary

Findstaff is seeking a Payroll Officer in regional Victoria to join a busy People & Culture team. You will manage end-to-end payroll processes for a large and diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will interpret awards and legislation, handle records and reporting, and provide expert advice to employees. A collaborative, detail‑driven team offers professional development and stability in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for medium to large organisations.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation and taxation.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail with good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for all staff.
• Maintain employee records, leave entitlements and payroll data.
• Administer superannuation, deductions and payroll reporting.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide trusted advice.
• Interpret awards, legislation and employment conditions.
• Support payroll compliance and process improvements.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Chris21

Payroll systems

Job description

Findstaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across Blue and White-Collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involvement in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.

About Us:

Findstaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across Blue and White-Collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involvement in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.

Payroll opputunity in Regional Victoria | Full-Time contract up to Xmas

Are you a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional service? We're seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy and collaborative People & Culture team supporting a large and diverse workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing end-to-end payroll processes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing payroll accurately and on time
• Managing employee records, leave entitlements and payroll data
• Administering superannuation, deductions and payroll-related reporting
• Responding to payroll enquiries and providing expert advice
• Interpreting awards, legislation and employment conditions
• Supporting payroll compliance and process improvements
• Building strong relationships across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll experience in a medium to large organization (Local Government experience an advantage)
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation and taxation requirements
• Experience interpreting awards, agreements and employment conditionsHigh attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong Excel and payroll systems experience (Chris21 experience highly regarded)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

What's On Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the organisation
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Stable full-time position with an organisation that values innovation, accountability and teamwork

If you're a proactive payroll professional who takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes and outstanding internal customer service, we'd love to hear from you.