Payroll Officer

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% Super

12% Bonus

Discounted Health Fund

Work equipment provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll Officer for their Chipping Norton office. The successful candidate will manage payroll for up to 300 manufacturing staff and ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation. The role offers a competitive base salary of up to $100,000 plus superannuation and bonuses. An excellent opportunity for career growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an end-to-end payroll role.
• Strong knowledge in payroll legislation and taxation.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for up to 300 staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Prepare statutory payroll reports.
• Optimize the MicroPay payroll system.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries.

Skills

Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation

Experience with MicroPay

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented and analytical

Job description

Overview

Payroll Officer at Talent. Location: Chipping Norton office (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH after 6 months\' probation). Salary: Up to $100,000 base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the weekly end-to-end payroll for up to 300 manufacturing staff, including wages, taxes, superannuation, deductions, new starters, changes, terminations and bonuses.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian payroll legislation, taxation requirements, superannuation rules, and awards.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports (PAYG, BAS, Superannuation).
• Maintain and optimise the MicroPay payroll system, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide payroll reporting, insights, and analysis to support HR, Finance and compliance requirements.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, delivering a high standard of service while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Learn side by side with our Senior Payroll Specialist, while reporting directly to the Head of HR.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Minimum 3-5 years\' experience in an end-to-end payroll role, ideally within fast-paced industries such as manufacturing, warehouse, or highly governed blue-collar environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and award interpretation.
• Experience using MicroPay (highly desirable).
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Proven track record of accuracy, compliance, and process improvement in payroll.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Details & Benefits

• Competitive package: Up to $100K base + 12% Super + 12% Bonus.
• Annual salary review cycle.
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment - cultural fit is highly valued.
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund.
• Flare Benefits including discounted gift cards, novated leases, and health/car/home loan discounts.
• Work equipment provided (laptop, phone, etc).
• Free onsite parking.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Manufacturing