Senior Payroll Officer

Michael Hill Jeweller; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Hill Jeweller is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join its Brisbane Support Centre, delivering end-to-end payroll across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. You will own payroll processing, manage time and attendance data, and provide expert payroll guidance to HR and leaders.

You will ensure accurate payroll records, perform compliance checks and generate payroll reports for stakeholders, while contributing to continuous improvement in payroll and HR processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ payroll experience required.
• Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise deadlines.
• Experience with ADP Payforce or Dayforce would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of end-to-end pay runs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reviewing and processing time and attendance and other payroll data.
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records.
• Completing payroll compliance checks and legislated payments.
• Providing payroll advice and support to team members, HR and leaders.
• Preparing accurate payroll reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting peer checking and cross-training across the payroll team.
• Contributing to ongoing improvements across payroll and HR processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Prioritisation

Tools

ADP Payforce

Dayforce

Job description

Bring your payroll expertise to Michael Hill and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely payroll across our global business.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Support Centre team in Brisbane. Supporting team members across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing while providing knowledgeable and responsive support across payroll and time and attendance queries.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of end-to-end pay runs, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Reviewing and processing time and attendance and other payroll data
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
• Completing payroll compliance checks and legislated payments
• Providing payroll advice and support to team members, HR and leaders
• Preparing accurate payroll reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting peer checking and cross-training across the payroll team
• Contributing to ongoing improvements across payroll and HR processes

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced payroll professional who is highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience
• Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and prioritise competing deadlines
• Experience with ADP Payforce or Dayforce would be highly regarded

What’s on offer

This is an opportunity to bring your payroll experience to a collaborative team supporting the Michael Hill business across three countries. You’ll have ownership across the payroll process, work closely with stakeholders across the business and contribute to ongoing improvements across payroll and HR processes.

In 1979, Sir Michael Hill and his wife Christine opened their first jewellery store with a simple yet groundbreaking vision: to make fine jewellery accessible to everybody. Over 43 Years later, Michael Hill has more than 280 stores in three countries. We remain committed to creating quality jewellery for our customers to cherish for a lifetime.

A commitment to craftsmanship and quality has always been at the core of Michael Hill. As we continue to create new and diverse collections for our customers to love, our jewellery will always be made with a focus on quality, responsibility, and authenticity.

In 1979, Sir Michael Hill and his wife Christine opened their first jewellery store with a simple yet groundbreaking vision: to make fine jewellery accessible to everybody. Over 43 Years later, Michael Hill has more than 280 stores in three countries. We remain committed to creating quality jewellery for our customers to cherish for a lifetime.

A commitment to craftsmanship and quality has always been at the core of Michael Hill. As we continue to create new and diverse collections for our customers to love, our jewellery will always be made with a focus on quality, responsibility, and authenticity.