Payroll Officer

• Manage the end-to-end payroll function, including fortnightly processing, onboarding and offboarding, pay variations, superannuation, allowances, deductions, redundancies and termination payments
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, statutory requirements and superannuation lodgement timeframes
• Act as the escalation point for payroll queries, providing accurate advice and excellent customer service
• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant Modern Awards (Clerks, Teachers and Children’s Services), with a focus on pay and time entitlements
• Collaborate closely with HR, Operations and Finance to ensure accurate payroll, workers compensation payments and PIAWE calculations
• Oversee timesheet collection, identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and compliance
• Use advanced Excel skills to calculate PAYG, tax and superannuation, analyse large datasets and deliver insights and recommendations
• Support Finance with Apprenticeship Claims and provide ad hoc payroll and workforce reporting as required
• Identify payroll, timekeeping or control risks and recommend improvements to systems and processes
• Contribute to payroll and HRIS system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a standalone or senior role
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax, superannuation, and leave accruals
• Experience working in high-growth businesses and navigating payroll at scale
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel and confident working with large data sets
• Strong systems knowledge, with experience in leading or participating in payroll system transitions a bonus
• Experience using various payroll systems, specifically - Employment Hero

Exposure to workers compensation payments highly desirable

• Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation + benefits
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• A pivotal role in a mission-driven, growing organisation
• Support from a collaborative leadership team
• Autonomy and ownership over your function