Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Kye Barlow
Contact email : kbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : KBPRAU33
  • Long term contract role to commence immediately
  • Learning and development opportunity within a leading organisation
  • 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
The Opportunity
As the incoming Payroll Officer, you will work closely with Payroll, People & Culture, and business stakeholders to manage the day-to-day payroll function within a well-established national organisation. You will be responsible for resolving payroll enquiries, processing payroll transactions, ensuring legislative compliance, and identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a designated employee group.
  • Process payroll changes including new starters, terminations, adjustments and retrospective payments
  • Respond to payroll enquiries and provide accurate advice to employees and stakeholders
  • Support month-end, year-end and reporting requirements
  • Maintain payroll compliance with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
  
About You
  • Previous experience working in a complex payroll environment
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
  • Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or SAP SuccessFactors will be highly regarded
  
What's on Offer
  • Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days office / 3 days from home
  • Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team
  • Exposure to a large and complex payroll environment
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
  
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kye Barlow at kbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au