Senior Payroll Lead: Accuracy, Compliance & Mentorship

TrooCoo; Queensland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Australian employer is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to oversee payroll processing for a large workforce. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, drive efficiency, and mentor junior staff. Ideal applicants have over 5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and exceptional attention to detail. This role offers a collaborative culture and ample professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative, people-focused culture

Competitive remuneration

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ full-function payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Sound knowledge of payroll tax, superannuation, and employment legislation.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other payroll professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process end-to-end monthly and fortnightly payroll runs.
• Supervise and mentor a Payroll Consultant.
• Interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Business, or HR

Tools

EmpowerHR

Timefiler

Fusion5

Job description

A respected Australian employer is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to oversee payroll processing for a large workforce. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, drive efficiency, and mentor junior staff. Ideal applicants have over 5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and exceptional attention to detail. This role offers a collaborative culture and ample professional development opportunities.