Senior Payroll Lead - End-to-End, 460 Staff Contract

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to lead end-to-end payroll for up to 460 staff on a full-time, eight-month contract in the Northern suburbs.

You will ensure timely processing, maintain records, interpret awards and legislation, manage superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax, and handle starters, terminations and leave entitlements, with strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Must have end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Police check required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing weekly/fortnightly for up to 460 staff.
• Maintain employee payroll records and data integrity.
• Interpret relevant awards, agreements, and legislation.
• Manage superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax obligations.
• Process new starters, terminations, and leaves entitlements.
• Respond to payroll queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as required.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

Accuracy

Organisation

Communication

Autonomy & deadlines

Police check

Job description

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to lead end-to-end payroll for up to 460 staff on a full-time, eight-month contract in the Northern suburbs.

You will ensure timely processing, maintain records, interpret awards and legislation, manage superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax, and handle starters, terminations and leave entitlements, with strong stakeholder communication.