Payroll Officer

Ambition Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid model

Supportive payroll team

Strong reputation

Exposure to complex awards and EBAs

End-to-end payroll ownership

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment is recruiting for a payroll professional in Australia to manage end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model with two days of work-from-home after onboarding.

You will interpret awards and EBAs, manage lifecycle changes, and ensure data accuracy while collaborating with a supportive payroll team in a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Familiar with Australian Awards and EBAs.
• Proficient with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees.
• Manage new starters, terminations and lifecycle changes.
• Maintain payroll records, leave balances and data integrity.
• Interpret awards and enterprise agreements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Process superannuation and assist with payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Awards & EBAs familiarity

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Great collaborative team culture, with mentorship and progression opportunities

Manage your own end to end pays and learn multiple Awards and EBAs

Join a stable & highly respected Australian business, managing your own payroll portfolio & benefit from clear progression opportunities & flexibility.

THE CLIENT

Our client is a reputable Australian business known for its strong culture, long-standing employee tenure and commitment to operational excellence. With payroll recognised as a key function within the business, you'll be joining a collaborative team that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

• Flexible hybrid model with 2 days WFH following onboarding
• Join an experienced and supportive payroll team
• Secure and well-established business with an excellent reputation
• Exposure to complex awards and enterprise agreements
• Opportunity to manage your own payroll group from end to end
• Comprehensive training and ongoing leadership support
• Clear career development pathways and mentoring opportunities

THE ROLE

Processing end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees

• Managing new starters, terminations and employee lifecycle changes
• Maintaining payroll records, leave balances and payroll data integrity
• Interpreting awards and enterprise agreements
• Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
• Processing superannuation and assisting with payroll reporting requirements