Senior Payroll Officer

Job title : Senior Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000 + super
Contact name : Jacob Collins
Contact email : jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JC-1694857
The Organisation
Our client is a workforce solutions provider that supports large, project-driven environments by sourcing, mobilising, and managing site-based personnel across a range of operational roles. The business works closely with clients to ensure teams are compliant, safety-focused, and ready to deploy, while also overseeing coordination and on-site support functions that keep projects moving efficiently. Following its recent acquisition by a larger business, the company now operates within a broader national network, expanding its capability to deliver integrated people and site support services while maintaining its hands-on, field-focused approach.

The Role
Given their recent growth trajectory, the business are looking to bring an additional Senior Payroll Officer on board who would assist the Team Leader and other existing Senior Payroll Officer as their workforce continues to grow and scale. 

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while delivering excellent service to employees and stakeholders. Your key duties will include:

  • Processing weekly payroll for an operational workforce
  • Interpretation of complex and varying awards/EBA's 
  • Handling complex payroll queries 
  • Ensuring accurate timesheet information is being recorded 
  • Providing support on reconciliations and other finance-related tasks 
  • Dealing with unions as and when required 

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Hands-on experience in an end-to-end payroll processing role
  • Experience interpreting varying EBA's/Awards 
  • Strong numerical skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset that is adept to dealing with difficult personalities at times
  • Previous experience processing payroll within a unionised payroll environment advantageous but not essential 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Jacob Collins at jcollins@sharpandcarter.com.au