Senior Payroll Officer (Australian Payroll exp required) - Hybrid

EnableSME, Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance starting Day

Leave credits

Career advancement

Laptop provided

Office in Pasig

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

enablesGROUP in Pasig is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to own the end-to-end fortnightly payroll function for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SCHADS Award, Fair Work, and NES. You will collaborate with Finance, HR, rostering, and external providers to manage deductions, reporting, and payroll-related processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll, payroll systems such as Xero/MYOB/KeyPay, and a proactive approach to deadlines, confidentiality, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Australian payroll processing.
• Experience with SCHADS Award, Fair Work and NES.
• Experience with PAYG, superannuation, STP and statutory obligations.
• Experience in salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end fortnightly payroll for all employees and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting and ATO finalisation.
• Support payroll audits and compliance activities.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and assist rostering teams.
• Maintain payroll data integrity and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Education

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Xero

MYOB

KeyPay

Easy Employer

Employment Hero

Job description

Join the enablesGROUP – Where Talent Meets Opportunity!

Why Join enablesGROUP?

Since 2016, enablesGROUP has been on a mission: to deliver high-quality operations and outsourcing services to every client, big or small.

Fast forward to 2026, we’ve grown our global footprint to serve 100+ clients and expanded into 4 key industries. At enablesGROUP, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a community that values growth, learning, and success. Check us out at www.enablesgroup.com.

At enablesGROUP, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a community that values growth, learning, and success.

We have market leading engagement scores and invest heavily in your Learning and Development, with a specific focus on enhancing your ability to leverage AI in your daily tasks.

• Comprehensive health and life insurance starting Day 1, covering 2 eligible dependents.
• 19 leave credits for vacation and emergency.
• Endless opportunities for career advancement with annual performance reviews and salary increases.
• Company-provided laptop to set you up for success.
• Convenient office location in Pasig, at the heart of Manila, accessible to all.
• Loyalty rewards: Employees celebrating 5 years could receive a profit-sharing scheme.
• In-house learning & development programs with access to the latest in AI and technology.

Job Title: Payroll & Accounts Officer

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM PH Time (Hybrid | 3x Onsite, 2x WFH)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function on a full-time basis.

The Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with Australian payroll legislation, the SCHADS Award, Fair Work requirements, and the National Employment Standards (NES).

This is a senior-level payroll position requiring demonstrated experience in Australian payroll, strong knowledge of payroll compliance and legislation, and the ability to independently manage payroll processing, reconciliations, statutory requirements, salary packaging, employee queries, and payroll-related reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, HR, rostering teams, employees, supervisors, external auditors, and salary packaging providers. The role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, accountability, and problem-solving capability.

This is a full-time position and requires a candidate who can take ownership of the payroll function and consistently manage payroll deadlines and compliance requirements with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Processing

• Take ownership of the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process for all employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with the SCHADS Award, Fair Work requirements, and NES.
• Review and validate timesheets, rosters, allowances, overtime, leave, deductions, and other payroll inputs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies prior to payroll finalisation.
• Process salary packaging and novated lease deductions accurately and in accordance with applicable ATO and not-for-profit requirements.
• Process and reconcile superannuation, PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and other statutory payroll obligations.
• Liaise with external salary packaging providers to ensure accurate deductions, reporting, and compliance.
• Manage payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments where required.
• Maintain complete payroll documentation and audit trails.

2. Payroll Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll processes comply with Australian legislation, the SCHADS Award, Fair Work requirements, and NES.
• Monitor changes to payroll legislation, awards, and statutory requirements and assess their impact on payroll.
• Assist with end-of-year payroll reporting and ATO finalisation requirements.
• Support payroll audits and provide required documentation and reports.
• Support compliance activities relating to FBT, BAS, superannuation, Payday Super, PLSL levy returns, PAYG, and STP.
• Identify and elevate payroll compliance risks and issues.

3. Employee Payroll Support

• Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll, leave, and salary-related queries.
• Provide guidance on payroll processes, entitlements, and salary packaging.
• Liaise with supervisors and managers to resolve roster, timesheet, allowance, and leave discrepancies.
• Take ownership of payroll issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Help improve payroll awareness and understanding across the organisation.

4. Payroll & System Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information within payroll systems.
• Maintain salary packaging records and ensure deductions are correctly reflected in payroll and reporting.
• Assist with payroll-related onboarding activities.
• Work closely with HR and rostering teams to ensure workforce data is accurate.
• Maintain organisational hierarchy and reporting structures within payroll systems.
• Maintain and update payroll work instructions and process documentation.
• Ensure payroll data and system controls support accuracy and compliance.

5. Payroll Reconciliation & Quality Control

• Perform payroll reconciliations and validation checks before and after each payroll cycle.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, deductions, superannuation, PAYG, and other statutory liabilities.
• Investigate variances and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to minimise payroll errors.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.

6. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, controls, and reporting.
• Recommend and implement improvements that increase payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in payroll and Finance process improvement initiatives.
• Review and update payroll procedures and work instructions.
• Support implementation of legislative, award, or system changes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Australian payroll processing, preferably in an end-to-end payroll role.
• Demonstrated experience working at a Senior Payroll Officer or equivalent level, with the ability to independently manage payroll responsibilities.
• Strong practical knowledge of Australian payroll legislation.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience applying the SCHADS Award.
• Strong understanding of Fair Work requirements and the National Employment Standards (NES).
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll.
• Experience processing PAYG, superannuation, STP, and other statutory obligations.
• Experience administering salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits.
• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting experience.
• Experience with Australian Payroll System software such as Xero, MYOB, or industry-specific platforms (e.g. KeyPay, Easy Employer, Employment Hero).
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of payroll responsibilities.
• Ability to consistently meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience within the community services or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience with workers' compensation payroll processes.
• Experience with novated leases and salary packaging providers.
• Experience supporting payroll audits.
• Exposure to New Zealand payroll.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll or BPO environments.