Payroll Officer

HUB24; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee Share Scheme

Additional leave and wellbeing support

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

HUB24 is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer on a Fixed Term Contract through September 2027 to deliver accurate, timely payroll across the HUB24 Group. You will work with People & Culture and Finance to handle processing, reconciliations and employee lifecycle changes.

This role suits someone with strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail and practical problem-solving abilities. Immediate start and a hybrid working arrangement are offered.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Modern Awards and their application in payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll practices, procedures, operations and relevant legislation.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable payroll platform.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, data analysis, variance checking and working with large payroll datasets.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• The ability to investigate issues, identify causes and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted working relationships.
• The ability to manage deadlines, work autonomously and contribute as part of a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing and ensure payroll transactions and payments are accurate and delivered on time.
• Complete Modern Award compliance reconciliations and support compliance with relevant payroll legislation.
• Process payroll requirements for new starters, employee changes and terminations.
• Prepare and deliver payslips and Single Touch Payroll reporting requirements.
• Assist with PAYG withholding, payroll tax, Superannuation Guarantee contributions and employee choice of fund requirements.
• Manage leave entitlements and payroll-related payments.
• Complete payroll account reconciliations, month-end reporting and payroll tax lodgements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll enquiries.
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office when required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, filing and archiving.
• Work collaboratively with People & Culture and Finance to support effective payroll

Skills

Modern Awards knowledge

Australian payroll practices

Excel data analysis

Attention to detail

Issue investigation

Communication

Deadline management

Autonomy

Tools

Workday

Job description

About HUB24

At HUB24, we're rethinking the way wealth management works, combining platform, technology and data to create better outcomes for financial professionals and their clients.

Our purpose is simple: Empower better financial futures, together.

What sets us apart is how we work. We back bold thinking, move with pace, and turn ideas into action. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact across your team, the business, and for the clients we support every day.

HUB24 Limited is an ASX-listed company (ASX: HUB) and part of the ASX100. We have over 1,100 employees across Australia, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and the Gold Coast.

Why you'll enjoy working here

We create an environment where you can do your best work and see the impact of it.

• Work with smart, collaborative people who get things done.
• Your ideas won’t sit in a backlog, they’ll be heard, tested and actioned.
• Grow your career your way, with support to learn, stretch and explore new opportunities.

We also offer benefits to support you inside and outside of work:

• Genuinely flexible and hybrid ways of working.
• Employee Share Scheme.
• Additional leave and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced parental leave and support through different life stages.
• Everyday benefits, including discounts and financial wellbeing support.

Why this is an exciting opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer on a Fixed Term Contract basis until September 2027 to support the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll across the HUB24 Group. Reporting to the Manager, Group Payroll, you will work closely with People & Culture and Finance to manage payroll processing, reconciliations, employee lifecycle changes and payroll enquiries.

This role will suit someone who combines strong payroll knowledge with excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a practical approach to investigating and resolving issues.

Immediate Start!

What you'll be doing

• Support payroll processing and ensure payroll transactions and payments are accurate and delivered on time.

• Complete Modern Award compliance reconciliations and support compliance with relevant payroll legislation.

• Process payroll requirements for new starters, employee changes and terminations.

• Prepare and deliver payslips and Single Touch Payroll reporting requirements.

• Assist with PAYG withholding, payroll tax, Superannuation Guarantee contributions and employee choice of fund requirements.

• Manage leave entitlements and payroll-related payments.

• Complete payroll account reconciliations, month-end reporting and payroll tax lodgements.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll enquiries.

• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office when required.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, filing and archiving.

• Work collaboratively with People & Culture and Finance to support effective payroll

What you bring

You don’t need to tick every box, but experience in the below will set you up for success.

Experience & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of Modern Awards and their application in payroll.

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll practices, procedures, operations and relevant legislation.

• Experience using Workday or a comparable payroll platform.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, data analysis, variance checking and working with large payroll datasets.

• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.

• The ability to investigate issues, identify causes and deliver practical solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted working relationships.

• The ability to manage deadlines, work autonomously and contribute as part of a broader team.

Our process

We aim to keep the process simple and respectful of your time:

• You’ll receive an acknowledgement after applying.
• Our Talent team will review your application and keep you updated.
• If shortlisted, we’ll connect to learn more about you.
• Interviews may be virtual or in person.
• You’ll receive an outcome and feedback.

If you need any adjustments, please let us know - we’re here to support you.

Our commitment

We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported to do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Agencies, we work with a panel of preferred suppliers and are not accepting any unsolicited CVs.