Senior Payroll Officer

Job title : Senior Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $120,000 package + bonus
Contact name : Chris Belegrinos
Contact email : cbelegrinos@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 883770
About our client

Our client is a large scale infrastructure business and market leader in their field.  They are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Officer to join their high performing and supportive team.


The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working within a small payroll team, you will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring that payroll is processed accurately on a fortnightly and monthly basis for approximately 2,600 employees.
  • Responding to a variety of employee payroll queries received through the Payroll Portal and via the Group Payroll Inbox.
  • Preparing monthly and annual payroll tax payments to the various State Revenue Offices.
  • Preparing monthly and annual reconciliations.
  • Interpreting and advising stakeholders on various Awards, Enterprise Agreements and HR Policies, as they relate to payroll. 
  • Proactively identifying system improvements and managing such improvements through to implementation.
  • Performing end user acceptance testing for Payroll system changes.
  • Developing system documentation and standards to support payroll processes.

The successful applicant will have
  • Prior experience within a similar Senior Payroll Officer position
  • Experience with SAP is essential
  • Experience with SuccessFactors (EC & ECP) is advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work in a team based environment
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise urgent work
  • Analytical skills and an ability to think outside the box

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Career progression opportunities

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Belegrinos on 0422 162 015, quoting Ref No. 883770.