Senior Payroll Officer

Future You; Fairfield; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Future You is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role will support payroll processing for around 700 employees across multiple sites, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will navigate complex Enterprise Agreements, manage overtime, shifts, allowances and RDOs, and collaborate with HR and site stakeholders to ensure accurate records and timely, compliant

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a senior payroll role.
• Experience with complex, multi-site payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise agreements and payroll legislation.
• Ability to interpret complex pay conditions and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and review payrolls across multiple pay frequencies.
• Apply Enterprise Agreement conditions to payroll calculations.
• Manage complex pay rules, including overtime, rotating shifts, allowances and RDOs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries.
• Support payroll system improvements and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with HR and site stakeholders to ensure accurate records.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-site payroll

Enterprise agreements

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Job description

An established Australian organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity leave cover.

About the role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will support payroll processing for approximately 700 employees across multiple sites. The organisation operates in a complex industry environment, with employees covered by different Enterprise Agreements and working across weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working through complex payroll matters, can manage competing priorities and is comfortable operating in an environment where processes and systems are continuing to improve.

Key responsibilities

• Process and review payrolls across multiple pay frequencies.
• Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreement conditions.
• Manage complex pay rules, including overtime, rotating shifts, allowances and RDOs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries.
• Perform manual calculations and payroll adjustments where required.
• Support ongoing payroll system improvements and implementation activities.
• Work closely with HR, payroll and site-based stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a senior payroll position. (3-5 years of experience)
• Experience processing payroll in a complex, multi‑site environment.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation.
• Confident interpreting complex pay conditions and resolving issues.
• Resilient, patient and comfortable working through manual processes.
• Able to professionally challenge processes and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
• Available to commence immediately or within 1-2 weeks. (client will look at 4 week notice for the right person!)

What’s on offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract with a well‑established organisation.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Onsite parking available.
• Supportive and hands‑on payroll leadership.
• Opportunity to work across complex payroll operations and system improvement initiatives.