Senior Payroll Officer
- Employer
- Australian Payroll Association
- Location
- Parramatta, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Jan 22, 2025
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About the Role:
We are currently partnering with a well-established organisation to find an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to oversee the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 750 employees, across multiple pay cycles. You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and working alongside HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive efficiencies and continuous improvements in payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
If this role interests you, APPLY NOW!
We are currently partnering with a well-established organisation to find an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to oversee the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 750 employees, across multiple pay cycles. You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and working alongside HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive efficiencies and continuous improvements in payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the processing of Weekly, Fortnightly, and Monthly payrolls for a large and diverse employee base.
- Interpret and apply relevant Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements to ensure compliance and accuracy in pay calculations.
- Manage the allocation of payroll tasks and ensure all deadlines are consistently met.
- Administer superannuation contributions and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and enterprise agreements.
- Oversee the processing and payment of workers' compensation claims.
- Handle termination calculations and ensure timely preparation of termination statements in line with employee consultation requirements.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll-related processes, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Support internal and external audits, providing accurate payroll data as required.
- Ensure compliance with Long Service Leave regulations across various states.
- Respond promptly and professionally to any payroll-related queries.
- Perform general administrative duties as required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a payroll officer role, with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements to payroll operations.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, GL reporting, STP (Single Touch Payroll), superannuation, terminations, and compliance regulations.
- Excellent numerical and data analysis skills, with the ability to provide insights and solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives within payroll functions.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SharePoint.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and a customer service-oriented approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Site Managers) and external partners (government agencies, auditors).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
If this role interests you, APPLY NOW!
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