Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : SA886142
  • $80,000 + Super + bonus
  • Up to 2 weeks of extra annual leave!
  • Melbourne CBD Location - 5 days in office
Join a large, complex organisation providing essential services to the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional to join a high-performing team and work in a collaborative, supportive environment. Based in the Melbourne CBD close to public transport!

About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient payroll services for a large workforce. This is a hands-on role in a shared services environment, processing end-to-end payroll for staff covered by multiple EBAs and awards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • End-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-site workforce
  • Process timesheets and leave requests in accordance with EBAs, awards, and payroll procedures
  • Review and verify payroll data, resolve exceptions, and ensure database integrity
  • Manage new starters, terminations, variations, and retrospective adjustments
  • Administer superannuation, taxation, and other statutory obligations
  • Handle escalated payroll queries with professionalism and accuracy
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting
  • Mentor and support less experienced payroll staff
  • Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
About You
  • Proven end-to-end payroll experience in a medium-to-large organisation
  • Strong understanding of EBAs, awards, and payroll compliance requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail, numeracy skills, and accuracy under pressure
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in shared services or large team environments desirable
  • SAP and Time & Attendance system experience advantageous
Benefits
  • $80,000 + superannuation + bonus
  • Up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave!
  • Melbourne CBD location close to public transport – 5 days in the office
  • Work within a supportive, experienced payroll team
  • Be part of a large-scale shared services environment with ongoing career development opportunities
How to Apply
Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong at sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au