Senior Payroll Officer

Hudson; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Casual loading 25%

Descripción de la vacante

Hudson is partnering with a defence and technology leader to recruit a Senior Payroll Officer in Canberra. You will manage end-to-end payroll for a large, diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery while advising HR and line managers.

You will interpret awards and enterprise agreements, support payroll reporting and audits, and drive process improvements within a collaborative payroll team. This 12-month contract offers stability with extension potential.

Formación

• End-to-end payroll processing for a large, diverse workforce.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems (ADP GlobalView, SAP, Kronos, Workday).
• Ability to interpret awards and enterprise agreements.
• Clear, proactive communication with employees and managers.

Responsabilidades

• Process payroll end-to-end accurately and on time.
• Provide payroll advice to employees and stakeholders.
• Support HR and Finance with payroll reporting and audits.
• Assist with system maintenance and process improvements.
• Maintain relationships across HR, Finance, and business units.

Conocimientos

Payroll expertise

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Advanced degree (optional)

Herramientas

ADP GlobalView

SAP

Realtime Kronos

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Senior Payroll Officer | Canberra, ACT |12-month Contract with potential to extend

We are partnering with a well-established leader in the defence and technology sector, seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their collaborative payroll team.

This is an opportunity to work in a complex payroll environment where your expertise will be valued, and you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services to a diverse workforce.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll while providing expert advice and support to employees, managers and key stakeholders. You'll work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll obligations are met and continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.

• End-to-end payroll processing for a large and diverse workforce


• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and within required timeframes


• Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation


• Managing payroll enquiries and providing advice to employees and stakeholders


• Processing leave, allowances, deductions, superannuation and termination payments


• Performing payroll reconciliations and reporting activities


• Assisting with payroll audits and compliance requirements


• Supporting payroll system maintenance, testing and process improvements


• Building strong relationships across HR, Finance and the wider business

About You

• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience (or 3+ years if holding an advanced degree)


• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView (SAP), Realtime (Kronos), and Workday


• Australian Citizen's only


• Baseline Clearance


• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements


• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you're looking for your next opportunity within a stable and high-performing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveof mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.