Payroll Specialist

Appreciating Payroll; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team lunches

Birthday celebrations

1 day WFH

Job summary

A leading payroll service company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance. Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll, managing updates, and providing employee advice. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of experience in payroll, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of A$110,000-A$115,000 plus super and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mid-sized or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Modern Awards, tax and super obligations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing.
• Manage contract updates, new starters, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with tax and award obligations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

4-5 years of payroll experience

Tools

Payroll/accounting systems

Job description

This range is provided by Appreciating Payroll. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$110,000.00/yr - A$115,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Appreciating Payroll

Recruitment Consultant specialising in Payroll Officer & Senior Payroll Officer recruitment

An established and values-led organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team.

• $110k-$115k+Super
• 1 day WFH
• Team lunches, birthday celebrations

The Company:

This organisation is a well-regarded provider, known for its people-first culture and strong commitment to quality and integrity. With a focus on continuous improvement, they foster an environment that supports innovation, respect, and meaningful connections between teams and the wider community.

Exciting Career Opportunity: Payroll Specialist

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for full-function payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end payroll processing
• Managing contract updates, new starters, and terminations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant tax, superannuation, and award obligations
• Providing advice to employees on pay, policy updates, and entitlements
• Performing quality control checks and supporting internal audits
• Attending legislative training and maintaining payroll compliance knowledge
• Supporting documentation, filing, and reporting functions

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical payroll expertise and a collaborative, proactive approach. You will have:

• At least 4-5 years' experience in payroll, ideally in a mid-sized or complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of Modern Awards, tax and super obligations, and payroll legislation
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and contribute as part of a wider team

The Perks:

• Up to $115k+Super (Depending on experience)
• 1 day WFH
• Team lunches, birthday celebrations, and awareness days have all helped to build a positive, welcoming working culture.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Human Resources

• Industries

  Accounting

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