Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $85,000-$95,000 + super
Contact name : Kye Barlow
Contact email : kbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : KBSKD330
  • Permanent, full-time position | Supportive leadership team
  • St Kilda Road location | Development and internal career progression
  • $85,000–$95,000 + super | Join an industry leading business
About the Organisation
Our client is a respected, long‑standing organisation with a large, high‑volume payroll function and a proven commitment to developing talent from within. Backed by a stable and highly experienced leadership team, the business promotes a collaborative, down‑to‑earth working culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement and best‑practice processes.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team. This role is based on St Kilda Road and offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where knowledge sharing, accuracy, and efficiency are genuinely valued
  
About the Role
You will be part of a fast-moving payroll function supporting a large employee population. This hands-on role is ideal for a payroll professional seeking long-term growth within a structured, high-volume payroll environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your role will include but not be limited to:
- Delivering end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce
- Handling payroll enquiries and resolving issues efficiently and accurately
- Managing employee changes such as commencements, terminations, and payroll amendments
- Managing employee changes such as commencements, terminations, and payroll amendments
- Assisting with payroll compliance and ensuring end-to-end accuracy
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate payroll records
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation
- Supporting payroll reporting and broader payroll administration tasks
  
Ideal Candidate
- 3–5 years of experience managing end‑to‑end payroll operations
- Experience within a high‑volume payroll environment, or motivation to progress into this type of role
- Familiarity with large payroll platforms and the ability to interpret and apply multiple EBAs and awards
- High level of accuracy and organisational skills, with the capacity to meet competing deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
- Previous payroll experience in healthcare, hospitality, or retail environments will be highly regarded
  
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, full-time role
- Experienced and supportive leadership team
- Genuine opportunities for development and internal career progression
- Positive, down-to-earth team culture
  
How to Apply
To submit your application, please apply via the link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, contact Kye Barlow at kbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au