Payroll Officer

Nearmap; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YOU days off

Generous parental leave

Work from Overseas Policy

Private health insurance discount

Hybrid flexibility

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Nearmap is seeking a Payroll Officer to own Australia-end payroll processes, leveraging UKG Ready and Payroll Metrics. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll, compliance with Modern Awards and NES, and collaborate with Finance and People & Culture.

The role supports Continuous improvements to payroll systems and processes, with hybrid working options and a focus on employee experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years payroll experience in a mid-sized to large organization.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and standards.
• Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Own Australian end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Administer payroll system setup for remuneration and benefits.
• Run payroll reports and data checks with robust audit processes.
• Prepare payroll tax, workers’ compensation, and statutory reports.
• Manage year-end reporting and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Respond to payroll queries with high internal customer service.
• Maintain documentation and seek continual payroll improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Relevant payroll qualification (preferred)

Tools

UKG Ready

Payroll Metrics

Excel

Job description

Payroll Officer - UKG / Payroll Metrics - Start late 2026 or early 2027

• Full-time

About Nearmap

Property intelligence is reshaping how the world understands the built environment, and Nearmap is driving that. We put powerful aerial imagery, AI-driven analytics, and geospatial tools into the hands of the people who plan, build, insure, and govern the places we all live and work. Our technology turns property uncertainty into decisive action, and our culture brings out the best in the people who build it.
We move fast, we care about craft, and we're proud of what we're building. If you're energized by turning hard problems into real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, you’ll take ownership of Nearmap’s Australian end-to-end monthly payroll and payroll-related systems. You’ll ensure our people are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, Modern Awards and the National Employment Standards. Working closely with Finance, People & Culture and external providers, you’ll manage payroll reporting and reconciliations, respond to employee queries, administer our payroll system, and continuously improve payroll processes and the employee experience.

• Own and process Australian end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and on time.


• Maintain accurate payroll data and administer the payroll system, including correct setup of employee remuneration and benefits.


• Run payroll reports, reconciliations and data checks, maintaining robust audit processes to support accuracy and compliance.


• Prepare payroll tax, workers’ compensation and other statutory reports for relevant authorities and insurers.


• Manage year-end payroll reporting and other ad hoc reporting requirements.


• Respond to payroll queries promptly and deliver a high level of internal customer service.


• Maintain a strong working knowledge of payroll taxation, Modern Awards, the National Employment Standards and other relevant legislation.


• Maintain the Payroll Manual, training materials, policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains accurate and current.


• Identify and implement continuous improvements to payroll systems, controls and processes to increase efficiency, service quality and the overall employee experience.

About you

• You’re detail-oriented. You bring strong administrative skills and take pride in delivering accurate, well-controlled payroll outcomes.


• You’re service-minded. You respond to employee queries promptly and work collaboratively with Finance, People & Culture and external partners.


• You’re improvement-focused. You look for practical ways to strengthen payroll controls, streamline processes and improve the employee experience.


• You’re trustworthy. You handle confidential and sensitive information with maturity, discretion and sound judgment.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ payroll experience managing end-to-end payroll for a mid-sized to large organisation.


• Working knowledge of payroll-related legislation, taxation requirements, Modern Awards and the National Employment Standards.


• Demonstrated experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, data checks and audit processes.


• Strong customer service, time management and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.


• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with payroll and related business systems.


• Maturity, discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive employee information.


• Experience using UKG Ready and Payroll Metrics is highly desired; a tertiary qualification is desirable but not required.

Why you'll love working at Nearmap:

We move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We adapted to remote working with ease and are continually looking at ways to improve. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.

Nearmap offers:

• In addition to flexible time off, Nearmap offers 4 extra \"YOU\" days off each year - take a break, no questions asked


• Generous parental leave policies for growing families.


• Work from Overseas Policy - explore the world in the approved list of citieswhile you work!


• Discounted Private Health Insurance plans

Some of our benefits:

Nearmap takes a holistic approach to our employees’ emotional, physical and financial wellness. Some of our current benefits include:

• Quarterly wellbeing day off - Four additional days off annually for your 'YOU' Days


• Wellbeing and technology allowance


• Hybrid flexibility for this role


• Nearmap subscription (of course!)


• Stocked kitchen with access to all the snacks you need


• In-office lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at our Sydney CBD office


• Showers available for anyone cycling to work or lunchtime gym-goers!

Why you'll love working at Nearmap:

We move fast and work smart; often wearing multiple hats. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves.