Senior Payroll Officer

Job title : Senior Payroll Officer
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation
Contact name : Chris Belegrinos
Contact email : cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1424240
  • 12 month fixed term contract with potential for permanency
  • Office based in Melbourne CBD
  • Highly flexible working environment - 3 days office / 2 from home

The Organisation

Our client plays a critical role in keeping communities connected. With a strong safety culture, long‑term projects, and clear pathways for development, this role offers both stability and career progression.  They are on the lookout for a Payroll Officer to facilitate the delivery of their monthly salaried payroll.  


Responsibilities  

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Delivery of the monthly salaried payroll which consists of approximately 2500 employees
  • Processing terminations, redundancies and entity changes
  • Responding to escalated payroll queries in an efficient and timely manner
  • Maintenance of the payroll system
  • Update and maintain accurate payroll records
  • Maintain leave, sick and overtime reports
  • Reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations
  • Process variations, increases and calculation of back pays
  • Preparation and payment of superannuation, workcover and other payroll related deductions
  • Maintain administrative procedures and systems which enhance the delivery of services
  • Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies, policies, procedures and practices and share these with the payroll team

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar payroll officer position along with the following skills and attributes:
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Experience with SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) is highly regarded
  • Proven process improvement initiatives
  • High attention to detail including prioritising and organising workload
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
  • Confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external
  • Able to take initiative and accountability for assigned task
  
What's on Offer
  • Excellent salary:  $90,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation
  • Opportunity to work for an employer of choice
  • Career development and first-class training on offer
  • Close knit team who enjoy working together

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Chris Belegrinos at cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au